'Can you match the colour of your work to my couch?': Inside the world of private art commissions

Mary Sabbatino, the vice-president and partner at New York's Galerie Lelong, emphasizes, "I arrange so many private commissions—so many—meaning several every year. Clients often begin by expressing love for an artist's work and then delve into specifics about what they want, such as scale and materials. It's a collaborative process that requires in-depth discussions to meet each buyer's distinct preferences."

Laura Solomon highlights the need for direct interaction with the artist: "I set up a studio visit for my client interested in Jacob Hashimoto's work. The client had only seen photos before, but experiencing the studio filled with unsold artworks provided a whole new perspective. Although nothing was at the right scale initially, we arranged a commission, showing that good communication leads to personalized and satisfactory art purchases."

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