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Artvisory is an art gallery and specialised Single-Owner Auction business. We operate nationally and are based at 310 Toorak Road, South Yarra, Melbourne- in one of the areas most beautiful and iconic buildings.

Artvisory is a partnership between Amanda Swanson and Paul Sumner.

Amanda Swanson has over 25 years experience in the Australian art and design world, having managed several prestigious art galleries in Melbourne and in Sydney before working in the auction world. She holds a BA (Fashion Design) from RMIT and her extensive industry experience also includes creating and managing corporate art events and nurturing VIP client relationships.

Paul Sumner has 40 years art-world experience in Australia and in the United Kingdom. Paul worked for Christies Inc. in Australia rising to manager of their Sydney operations, before being appointed Managing Director for Sotheby's International in Australia and New Zealand. He was then re-located back to the UK, when he was appointed by their European board as Managing Director for Sotheby's in London (Olympia) and Paul has worked in the art auction and gallery world ever since.

Amanda and Paul established Artvisory in 2018 as a bespoke company offering highly personalised and expert service, both with our Gallery and as the most experienced specialists in the country for Single-Owner auctions.

Testimonials

The Vendors of 36 Anderson Street, South Yarra -August 2025

Selling a lifetime's worth of possessions is a daunting and emotional process. The team at Artvisory handled the entire home contents sale with remarkable professionalism and care. The logistics of the sale were particularly challenging, from the meticulous process of cataloging and valuing a house full of diverse items, to the seamless coordination of the sale itself. Their team managed every detail flawlessly, ensuring the entire process was efficient and stress-free.Their communication was excellent from start to finish, keeping me informed every step of the way. Most importantly, they achieved a fantastic result, exceeding my expectations. I am so grateful for their expertise and compassionate approach, which made all the difference in what could have been an overwhelming experience. I highly recommend Paul, Amanda and the team at Artvisory to anyone facing the difficult task of selling a lifetime of cherished items.

The Estate of Tom Lowenstein, OAM

I would very highly commend and recommend the staff and team at Artvisory. Every aspect of the sale was handled professionally and thoughtfully and most importantly their hard work and great efforts managed to secure a great result on the night, a result that exceeded all of our family’s expectations  Paul, Amanda’s and Michael’s strategy was perceptive , bespoke and tactically correct with these combined   strategies  recommended yielding  our  great result . They were a pleasure to deal with and their devotion and care to our family’s collection was heartfelt and sincere. Evan Lowenstein, August 2025

The David and Marie Louise Wordsworth Collection, Peppermint Grove Western Australia, July 2025

I employed Artvisory after meeting Paul, who had been recommended to me. He kindly flew over from Melbourne to meet with me.I was overwhelmed by my parents’ collection and didn’t really know where to start, as there were valuable artworks, furniture and chests and drawers stacked full of early Western Australian history and antiques.The size and complexity of the collection unfazed Paul and he took an amazing load off my shoulders. He understood the collection and he worked hard to attract the best new homes for it. His meticulous research engendered further confidence and the catalogue that was produced was fabulous. Paul was direct and honest in all his dealings and he covered all the bases. I had no worries or concerns and the process was without hitches and gave me great reassurance. In addition to that he was a thorough gentleman with very professional and courteous staff. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Paul, Amanda and their staff. They are wonderful and I was very happy with the results they obtained. Sara Wordsworth, July 2025

The Contents of Gringegalgona

After the sale of ‘Gringegalgona’ we were left with the vexing question of what to do with the contents of a sizeable Victorian home that was furnished with an eclectic assortment of articles assembled over many generations. Paul Sumner’s name had been recommended to us as,the way to proceed.
Our initial contact bought a swift response from Paul , his advice on art works and a proposal of how to present the contents for sale. Paul and his wife Amanda together with their professional team, proceeded to photograph and catalogue each and every item for sale. Throughout this process they were all very aware, and considerate of our emotions in dismantling our home, and we thank them for caring.
All the sale items were packaged and transported to Artvisory. Further research was carried out, and a truly magnificent catalogue created. Paul and Amanda’s talent for displaying the works was amazing. It was somewhat disconcerting to see our possessions in a completely different setting, but it worked! We thank Paul and Amanda and their team.

Hugh and Sue Gaussen, May 2025

The winding up of John Dunn Antiques was a monumental decision for me,as with any family business emotions are always to the fore. I had gone through a process of selecting someone who was professional and had empathy for not only the quality stock but for the business reputation gained over 64 years. Paul was a stand out from day one,he said to me "if you leave it all to me and follow my advice,it will be an outstanding auction" It turned out to be the best advice . Paul,Amanda and his staff worked tirelessly over three months ,researching ,photographing and cataloguing .They produced a truly brilliant catalogue which was expertly marketed to past clients,new Australian and international clients. The shop was decorated by Paul and his team over two weeks and for me that was the hardest part of the process as I had always arranged displays at the shop , Antique Fairs and exhibitions .....was it going to have the Dunn look? I didn't need to worry as many of my friends indicated it was the best the gallery had looked and I agreed.In the end Paul was a star on the rostrum and produced amazing results from a six hour auction I would highly recommend Paul and Amanda to anyone considering selling a valuable collection

Francis Dunn Director John Dunn Antiques Melbourne

The Burke Family engaged Paul Sumner of Artvisory to market the R F Burke Collection to the global porcelain and antique circles. Paul oversaw every aspect of presenting the collection for auction including the logistics, safely preserving the collection, promotion and preparation of the most exquisite catalogue. Paul utilised his connections and various platforms to market it internationally, including the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States of America, as well as Australia-wide. Over several nights, the auctions were executed with the utmost professionalism and integrity. Artvisory always paid due consideration which ensured the realisation of the family’s confidence in it achieving the desired results. Paul was always patient and he conducted business with diplomacy. To personally witness the auctions, confirmed to the family that the collection could not have been better entrusted to anyone other than Paul, Amanda and the team. It was such a smooth operation which was ultimately auctioned in their beautiful galleries, that is, Artvisory.

Mrs Susan Fittler Executor:The Robert Burke Collection

"The sale of Rosemont and the disposal and distribution of all of the contents was more than just a "contents auction" for us. We had many stakeholders and timelines and complications - as I am sure many similar sales would. Paul and Amanda and their team handled the sale and it's complications with great composure, professionalism and understanding. We received very good prices and Paul and the team found buyers for all of the lots even the more specific pieces. I would entirely recommend Artvisory and will be using them again in the future"

Drew Burrell, Lady Burrell and Family. Rosemont Auction Sydney June 2022 -The Burrell Family Sydney and UK

“ Paul and Amanda handled the sale of my late mother's estate with a single-owner auction viewed in Toorak in Melbourne. I chose Paul and Amanda due to their integrity, long-standing reputation and expertise with single owner collections, and they managed the auction successfully and with great dignity. I am delighted to recommend them and their company Artvisory.”

Jonathan Cecil. The Estate of Suzanne Cecil. Toorak Melbourne. Written January 2021