Philip Bacon Galleries

What Philip Bacon Galleries does

Philip Bacon Galleries is an Australian commercial art gallery founded in 1974 and headquartered at 2 Arthur Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. The gallery specializes in Australian fine art spanning the 19th century to the present, with a represented-artist roster of more than 40 living artists and estates — including marquee names such as Margaret Olley, Jeffrey Smart, Fred Williams, John Olsen, Cressida Campbell, and Rick Amor — and a secondary-market stockroom covering more than 150 artists. The Cox Rayner-designed facility comprises five exhibition spaces that support a monthly program of solo exhibitions, plus a designated works-on-paper gallery. The gallery serves individual private collectors (primary segment), cultural institutions (national and international museums/galleries), and corporate collectors seeking Australian art for collections or commercial interiors.

The business operates on a sales-led go-to-market model with enquiry-based, non-public pricing. Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) one-time sales of artworks from represented artists and the secondary-market stockroom, with individual work prices ranging from approximately $4,000 for print editions to $450,000 for major works by established artists; (2) collection-advice services covering research, market analysis, conservation, and valuation; (3) valuations delivered by Australian Government Approved Valuers under the Cultural Gifts Program; and (4) art-transport services for purchases shipped nationally and internationally. Ancillary services include consignment/purchase facilitation and coordination with vetted conservators and restorers.

Customer acquisition relies on the gallery's 50-year reputation, monthly exhibition programming, an Instagram presence, an email newsletter, and word-of-mouth within the collecting community. The company is privately held, independently owned by its founder Philip Bacon, has between 11 and 50 employees, reports no subsidiaries, has undertaken no acquisitions or funding rounds, and operates without dedicated technology infrastructure beyond its website and content marketing channels.

Name

Philip Bacon Galleries

Legal name

Philip Bacon Galleries

Website

https://philipbacongalleries.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Philip Bacon Galleries is a Brisbane-based commercial art gallery founded in 1974 that represents over 40 Australian artists and estates and holds a stockroom of 150+ secondary-market artists, serving private collectors, cultural institutions, and corporate buyers through exhibition-based sales and advisory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Art Gallery

NAICS

Art Dealers (459920), Art Dealers (45992)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Fine Art Handling & Transport (HSAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Fine art gallery
• Australian art sales
• Art valuation services
• Collection advisory
• Art exhibition space

Headquarters

HQ city

Fassifern Valley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Art Sales: Primary revenue from the sale of artworks (paintings, sculpture, prints) from represented artists and the stockroom. Sales are one-time transactions with no recurring revenue from individual artworks.
2. Collection Advice Services: Advisory services assisting clients with acquisition or sale of paintings and sculpture, including research, market analysis, conservation and valuation.
3. Valuation Services: Insurance valuations and other types of valuations. Australian Government Approved Valuers under the Cultural Gifts Program.
4. Art Transport Services: Transportation services for art purchased from the gallery nationally and internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Philip Bacon Galleries is a commercial art gallery that sells Australian paintings, sculpture, and works on paper from the 19th century to the present day, drawing from a roster of 40+ represented artists and a stockroom of more than 150 historical and secondary market artists. The gallery operates five exhibition spaces presenting monthly solo exhibitions of represented artists and offers ancillary professional services including collection advice, Australian Government Approved Valuations under the Cultural Gifts Program, conservation and restoration facilitation, art purchase/consignment, and domestic and international art transport. Target buyers include individual collectors, corporate collectors, and cultural institutions locally, nationally, and internationally.

Product overview

Philip Bacon Galleries operates as a traditional commercial art gallery offering a unified portfolio of services centered on artist representation, art sales, and exhibitions. The core offering comprises Represented Artists (exclusively represented living and estate artists available for acquisition) and Stockroom Artists (historical and secondary market works from the gallery's inventory). The gallery presents monthly exhibitions across five dedicated spaces, supported by ancillary services including collection advice, valuations, art purchase/consignment, conservation facilitation, and art transport. The business model centers on the commercial sale of Australian fine art from the 19th century to the present day, serving individual collectors, institutions, and the broader art market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fine Art Sales (Represented Artists and Stockroom) Sale of Australian paintings, sculpture, and works on paper from represented artists and the gallery's stockroom, featuring works from the 19th century to the present day and price points ranging from $4,000 to $450,000. Targeted at individual collectors, corporate collectors, and cultural institutions.
• Exhibitions Program Monthly rotating exhibitions of represented artists across five dedicated gallery spaces, including a designated works on paper gallery. Recent exhibitions include Fred Williams (14 July – 8 August) and Fred Williams – Etchings. Designed for collectors, art enthusiasts, and institutions to view and acquire works.
• Collection Advice Services Expert advisory service assisting clients with acquisition or sale of paintings and sculpture, including research, market analysis, conservation, valuation, and curatorial guidance. Available to individuals, companies, and institutions locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Art Purchase and Consignment Service Gallery purchases or accepts art on consignment from sellers, working with individuals, companies, and legal representatives for single works or entire collections. Offered to clients seeking to sell or consign Australian artworks.
• Valuation Services Insurance valuations and other types of valuations provided by Australian Government Approved Valuers under the Cultural Gifts Program. Offered to collectors, institutions, and donors participating in the Cultural Gifts Program.
• Conservation and Restoration Facilitation Facilitation of art restoration through vetted conservators and restorers to ensure proper care and outcomes for artworks. Available to collectors and institutions requiring conservation support.
• Art Transport Services Coordination of transportation for art purchased from the gallery, available nationally and internationally. Provided to all gallery clients acquiring artworks.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Anna Schwartz Gallery: Melbourne commercial gallery with decades of experience representing major Australian artists. Comparable in commercial-gallery model, exhibition programming, and long-term artist-representation focus.
• Deutscher and Hackett: Australian fine-art auction house and gallery with a comparable focus on Australian art (including estates of major artists) and full services spanning auction, valuation, and private sale — closely aligned to Philip Bacon Galleries' represented-artist and stockroom model.
• Tolarno Galleries: Melbourne-based commercial gallery with multi-decade history representing significant Australian contemporary artists and operating regular exhibition programming — closely comparable as a peer Australian commercial gallery.
• Martin Browne Contemporary: Sydney-based commercial gallery representing significant Australian artists across contemporary and modern practices. Comparable in commercial-gallery representation model and Australian-art focus.
• Roslyn Oxley9 Gallery: Long-established Sydney contemporary commercial gallery representing Australian artists, hosting regular exhibitions and offering secondary-market works — directly comparable in business model, exhibition programming, and Australian-art focus.
• King Street Gallery on William: Sydney-based commercial gallery representing prominent Australian artists and offering works across multiple price points. Comparable in commercial-gallery operations, represented-artist model, and Australian art-market positioning.

Emerging players

• Sullivan+Strumpf: Sydney contemporary commercial gallery representing Australian and Asia-Pacific artists with active exhibition programming. Comparable as a peer Australian commercial gallery focused on contemporary work, though younger than Philip Bacon Galleries.

Broad incumbents

• Christie's Australia: International auction house with Australian operations providing fine-art sales, advisory, and valuations across modern and contemporary art. Directly comparable on Australian-art market access and valuation services, though operating through auction rather than traditional gallery representation.
• Mossgreen (now part of Smith & Singer): Australian auction and gallery business (now operated under Smith & Singer) handling fine-art sales, valuations and estate dispositions. Comparable on Australian fine-art market positioning and valuation services at a broader scale.
• Sotheby's Australia: Global auction-house brand operating in Australia offering fine-art sales, valuations and advisory services. Overlaps with Philip Bacon Galleries on the Australian fine-art market, collectors, and valuation services but at much larger scale and via auction rather than primary-gallery representation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/philipbacongalleries
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philip-bacon-galleries

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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