Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur

What Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur does

Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur is a privately held, family-owned art gallery founded in 1986 in La Malbaie, Quebec, by Jacques Tremblay and Rosanne Duchesne and currently operated by Marie-Eve Tremblay. The business specializes in figurative and semi-figurative original paintings and sculptures by approximately 40 professional Canadian artists, predominantly from Quebec, with exclusive representation rights for several established names including Rémi Clark, Vladimir Horik, Guylène Saucier, St-Gilles, Robert Savignac, Jean-Pierre Guay, Christine Nadeau, and Jordan Hicks. Inventory comprises roughly 900 original works online plus more than 100 limited-edition reproductions, with individual artwork prices ranging from approximately $225 to $4,655 CAD.

The commercial platform combines a 6,000 sq ft year-round physical gallery in the Charlevoix region with a bilingual Shopify-based e-commerce storefront (auptitbonheur.com) supporting CAD and USD pricing, SSL-secured checkout, and Shop Pay installments for online purchases. Value-added services include custom Photoshop-based photomontage visualization, personalized art advisory, art appraisal (offered for 30+ years), complimentary Canada-wide shipping with custom protective packaging, and the 'Service de courtoisie' interest-free installment plan (6–48+ months) for phone and in-gallery purchases. Payment processing runs through Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal, and Shop Pay; nationwide delivery is handled via Purolator, UPS, and Canada Post, with an in-house delivery team serving regional customers.

The go-to-market motion is sales-led and inside-sales driven: customers engage via the website, toll-free phone (1-855-665-2060), email, or in-person visits. Customer segments include individual collectors across Canada, businesses seeking artwork for offices and lobbies, Charlevoix-region tourists, and novice art buyers. Marketing is concentrated on organic social (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest) plus a weekly bilingual email newsletter, with multi-language support (French and English) extending reach into the United States while domestic shipping is restricted to Canadian provinces excluding the three territories. No external funding, parent company, or subsidiary relationships are present; the enterprise is entirely family-operated.

Name

Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur

Legal name

Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur

Website

https://aupetitbonheur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Family-owned bilingual art gallery in La Malbaie, Quebec, selling original figurative paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition reproductions from approximately 40 professional Canadian artists via a 6,000 sq ft showroom and Shopify e-commerce site, serving individual collectors, businesses, and Charlevoix tourists across Canada and the U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992)

akta.pro primary industry

Art Galleries & Exhibition Spaces (Commercial & Nonprofit) (THAJADAH)

Keywords

• Original Canadian art
• Fine art gallery
• Limited edition reproductions
• Figurative paintings
• Art advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

La Malbaie

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Original Artwork Sales: Sale of original paintings and sculptures from Canadian professional artists, including both in-gallery and online transactions. Prices range from hundreds to several thousand dollars per piece.
2. Limited Edition Reproductions: Sale of limited-edition reproductions of popular artworks, available in various sizes and framing options, sold directly through the gallery for phone/in-gallery purchases.
3. Interest-Free Installment Payments: The gallery's 'Service de courtoisie' allows customers to spread payments over 6-48+ months without interest or fees for phone and in-gallery purchases, facilitating higher-value transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur is a family-owned Canadian art gallery that sells original figurative paintings and sculptures by approximately 40 professional Canadian artists (primarily from Quebec), along with limited-edition fine art reproductions of featured artists' works. The gallery operates through a 6,000 sq ft physical showroom in La Malbaie (Charlevoix region) and a bilingual Shopify e-commerce platform, supplemented by personalized services including photomontage visualization, art appraisal, custom advisory, and interest-free installment payment plans for in-gallery and phone purchases.

Product overview

Galerie d'art Au P'tit Bonheur operates as a bilingual (French/English) e-commerce art gallery specializing in figurative and semi-figurative original paintings and sculptures by approximately 30 professional Canadian artists from Quebec and across Canada. The core product portfolio centers on Original Artworks (oeuvres originales) and Reproductions (limited edition prints), supplemented by value-added services including photomontage visualization, personalized art advisory, art appraisal, free Canadian shipping, and interest-free installment payment plans via the Service de courtoisie. The gallery maintains a physical location in La Malbaie, Charlevoix, while the online platform at auptitbonheur.com serves as the primary digital storefront.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oeuvres originales (Original Artworks) Paintings and sculptures created by approximately 40 professional Canadian artists, available online and at the physical gallery in La Malbaie, Charlevoix. Prices range from approximately $450 to $4,655 CAD depending on artist and size.
• Reproductions (Limited Edition Prints) High-quality limited-edition reproductions of works by featured artists including Rémi Clark, Jean-Pierre Guay, Vladimir Horik, Guylène Saucier, Robert Savignac, and St-Gilles, available in various sizes and framing options (black, gold, etc.). Priced from $225 to $495 CAD.
• Service de photomontage (Photomontage Visualization Service) Personalized service allowing customers to submit photos of their space for digital previsualization of artworks in their decor, using Photoshop to create realistic mockups before purchase.
• Service-conseil personnalisé (Personalized Advisory Service) Bilingual customer service providing tailored art recommendations based on client tastes, budget, and space requirements, including custom photography, additional photographs, and personalized follow-up.
• Évaluation d'oeuvres d'art (Art Appraisal Service) Art evaluation service available for over 30 years, requiring photos of the artwork, signature close-up, verso, and authenticity certificate or invoice to provide artwork valuations.
• Service de courtoisie – Paiement par versements (Interest-Free Installment Payment Service) Interest-free installment payment plan allowing customers to spread purchases over 6, 12, 18, 24, 36, or 48+ months via monthly pre-authorized credit card withdrawals (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), available for in-gallery or phone purchases. Example: a $3,600 purchase can be paid as 6×$600, 8×$450, 12×$300, or 18×$200.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40+ years in business since 1986
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alain BédardminorOthers · 1 January 2021Representation since September 2021. Quebec City painter (b. 1958) known for colorful urban scenes inspired by European travels and Old Quebec architecture, featuring movement and vibrant energy.
• Christine NadeaucoreOthers · 1 January 2018Exclusive representation for Quebec since March 2018. Quebec City painter (b. 1964) specializing in landscape and marine scenes with warm colors and strong contrasts in acrylic.
• Jordan HickscoreOthers · 1 January 2017Exclusive representation for Quebec since March 2017. Ontario-born painter (b. 1969, Kingston) known for joyful wildflower compositions in vibrant acrylics, with works shown in Ontario, Quebec, and the United States.
• Jean-Pierre GuaycoreOthers · 1 January 2003Exclusive representation since 2005; represented since 2003. Quebec painter (b. 1949, Charny) known for unique animal representations and abstract works featuring dramatic textures and bas-relief techniques.
• Robert SavignaccoreOthers · 1 January 1999Exclusive representation for Eastern Canada since 1999. Montreal-born painter (b. 1946) known for urban landscapes featuring gardens, balconies, and lush vegetation in vibrant colors.
• St-GillescoreOthers · 1 January 1997Exclusive representation since 2001; represented since 1997. St-Gilles (b. 1956, Quebec City) is one of Canada's most influential landscape painters, known for dramatic Canadian scenery captured during his cross-country expeditions.
• Rémi ClarkcoreOthers · 1 January 1986Exclusive representation of Rémi Clark's artwork since 2000; the artist has been represented by the gallery since 1986. Clark is a renowned Quebec painter (b. 1944) known for his depictions of Quebec and Charlevoix landscapes featuring family life scenes.
• Vladimir HorikcoreOthers · 1 January 1986Representation of Vladimir Horik (b. 1939, Edmonton Alberta) since 1986. Ukrainian-Canadian artist known for his vibrant depictions of Charlevoix landscapes with dramatic lighting and bold brushwork, recognized as one of the most influential landscape painters of his generation.
• Guylène SauciercoreOthers · 1 January 1986Exclusive representation of Guylène Saucier (b. 1960, Louiseville, Quebec) since 2012; represented since 1986. Known as a painter of childhood scenes featuring chubby-cheeked children, colorful primary colors, and charming tenderness.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• 1stDibs: Online marketplace for luxury furniture, decor, and original art. Comparable as a broader incumbent in online sales of original fine art and collectibles, with a curated gallery/dealer network model.
• Artsy: Global online art marketplace and discovery platform connecting collectors with galleries, auction houses, and artists. Comparable as a broader incumbent in online art discovery and primary-market transactions, though at much greater scale.
• Artnet: Global art market platform combining an online gallery network, auction listings, and price database. Comparable as a broader incumbent enabling online discovery and sale of original artworks from galleries and dealers worldwide.
• Christie's: World-leading auction house with a global online bidding and private sales platform for fine art. Relevant as an incumbent serving serious art collectors — including Canadian art buyers — at the upper end of the market.
• Sotheby's: Global auction house and private sale platform for fine art, including Canadian art categories. Operates at far greater scale and breadth, but competes for the same high-net-worth Canadian art collectors that Au P'tit Bonheur serves.

Direct peers

• Saatchi Art: Global online art marketplace offering original paintings and limited editions from working artists, with strong e-commerce tooling and installment payment options. Closest comparable for the gallery's online original-art e-commerce motion and Shop Pay installment integration.
• Singulart: Online art gallery selling original works by international artists directly to consumers, with curated collections and global shipping. Comparable as a digital-first gallery selling original paintings with installment-style payment options.
• Galerie Cosner: Canadian art gallery offering original paintings and limited edition prints from Canadian artists, with bilingual e-commerce and a focus on Quebec landscape and figurative art. Highly comparable in artist roster, regional positioning, and product mix.
• Walter Klinkhoff Gallery: Long-established Canadian art gallery specializing in fine Canadian paintings, with both physical locations and an online sales platform. Directly comparable in product category (original Canadian art), customer base (Canadian collectors), and gallery-plus-e-commerce model.
• Heffel Fine Art Auction House: Canada's leading fine art auction house, focused on Canadian historical and contemporary art. Comparable in target market (Canadian collectors), product category (Canadian fine art including Quebec artists), and curation-driven brand positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJrVKZMPzgOYw1_SrLeC3wQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/galeriedartauptitbonheur
• Instagraminstagram.com/galeriedartauptitbonheur
• Pinterestyoutube.com/channel/UCJrVKZMPzgOYw1_SrLeC3wQ

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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