How to Buy Art
Buying art is a personal and considered process. At Lu Mourelle Art Gallery, we guide collectors through the acquisition of original contemporary artworks, offering curatorial insight, transparency, and personalized support.
The gallery works with both established and first-time collectors, providing access to a curated selection of artworks by Portuguese and international artists. Whether acquiring a single piece or building a collection, our approach is discreet, informed, and tailored to each client.
1 - Do you sell original artworks?
Yes. Lu Mourelle Art Gallery primarily focuses on original contemporary artworks by Portuguese and international artists, including unique paintings, sculptures, and digital works curated through the gallery’s program.
A limited selection of curated prints and digital editions may also be available. These works are clearly identified, while original artworks remain central to the gallery’s curatorial focus. Prices are shared upon request depending on the work and context.
2 - Can international collectors buy artworks from the gallery?
Yes. The gallery works with international collectors and offers worldwide shipping.
3 - Is Lu Mourelle Art Gallery dedicated exclusively to the work of Lu Mourelle?
While Lu Mourelle is the founder and artistic director of the gallery, Lu Mourelle Art Gallery operates with an independent curatorial structure.
The gallery develops a broader programme that includes works by invited Portuguese and international artists, presented through curated solo and group exhibitions alongside selected works by Lu Mourelle.
Each exhibition is conceived as a curatorial project, reflecting the gallery’s vision, research, and commitment to contemporary artistic practices beyond a single artistic production.
4 - Can I visit the gallery by appointment?
Yes. Private viewings are available by appointment.
5 - Do you help collectors choose artworks?
The gallery provides curatorial guidance to private collectors and institutions.
6 - How can I purchase an artwork from Lu Mourelle Art Gallery?
Collectors often ask where to acquire contemporary art in Cascais. Lu Mourelle Art Gallery operates from the historic center of the city, presenting curated exhibitions and facilitating acquisitions directly through the gallery. Online availability represents a curated selection, not the full programme. Collectors may request additional information, pricing, and availability, and private viewings can be arranged by appointment to support the acquisition process.
7 - Do you also offer prints or digital editions?
In addition to original artworks, the gallery occasionally presents a limited selection of curated prints and digital editions. These works are clearly identified and selected in accordance with the artists’ practices, while original artworks remain central to the gallery’s curatorial program.
8 - Do you work with first-time art collectors?
Yes. The gallery regularly assists both established and first-time collectors, offering curatorial guidance to support informed and confident art acquisitions.
9 - Do you offer international shipping for purchased artworks?
The gallery offers secure international shipping for artworks acquired by collectors worldwide, ensuring appropriate handling, packaging, and coordination with trusted logistics partners.
10 - Can artworks be reserved before purchase?
Due to the dynamic nature of the gallery’s curatorial program, artworks are not reserved without confirmation of acquisition.
The gallery encourages collectors to request detailed information and engage in direct dialogue to support timely and informed art acquisitions.
11 - Do you work with corporate or institutional clients?
Lu Mourelle Art Gallery works with private and institutional clients, including hospitality and corporate collections, providing curated art solutions tailored to each project.