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About me

As a London based gallerist, advisor, and curator, Michael specialises in fine art, contemporary crafts, fine jewellery, and gemstones. With over two decades of experience working with private galleries, institutions, asset lenders, and pawnbrokers, Michael brings unique insights and a creative perspective. Along with an MA in Art Business, Michael holds qualifications in art history, jewellery appraisal, metalwork and jewellery design, retail jewellery, gemmology, and diamonds. Following time as an art and jewellery expert throughout several seasons of the hit Channel 4 documentary series Posh Pawn, Michael is now the founder and director of a number of businesses in East London continuing his work with art and fine assets.

FELSTEAD ART specialises in modern and contemporary art and prints, working with both British and international artists, and maintaining a particular focus on representing East London artists. Through collaborations with corporate partners, the gallery curates multiple exhibition programmes across locations in East London and the City of London.
(www.felsteadart.com)

EAST LONDON ART SOCIETY is a membership organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting art in East London through a comprehensive insight into the area – its artists, makers, galleries, studios, exhibitions, and events.
(www.eastlondonartsociety.com)

FELSTEAD FRAMING is a conservation framers and gallery, built on a strong reputation for high quality framing, conservation and restoration, and art logistical services. Felstead Framing has worked with thousands of clients now, including artists galleries, art fairs, artists, businesses, and corporations.
(www.felsteadframing.com)

VAAS VIRTU is a platform for Michael’s personal advisory and management work. Working with private clients, businesses, lenders, and pawnbrokers, Vaas Virtu focuses primarily on advisory, collection management, asset risk assessment, and logistics.
(www.vaasvirtu.com)