THE LIIA STUDIO
The Liia Studio is an independent private art advisory and acquisition firm working with collectors, families, galleries and institutions across Europe and the United States. We source and advise on significant Modern, Post-War and selected Contemporary works, combining discreet market access with independent judgment, rigorous due diligence and cross-border transaction expertise. Our work is built on confidentiality, long-term relationships and a trusted international network.
PRIVATE MARKET ACCESS
Access beyond the obvious.
• Sourcing through galleries, auction houses and private collections
• Privately offered and off-market opportunities
• Acquisition searches tailored to specific mandates
• Trusted international art-market relationships
INDEPENDENT & DISCREET ADVISORY
Personal. Confidential. Unconflicted.
• Independent advice tailored to each collector
• Collection strategy and acquisition guidance
• Discreet handling of enquiries and negotiations
• Long-term relationships built on trust
DUE DILIGENCE & EXECUTION
Confidence in every acquisition.
• Provenance, authenticity and condition review
• Market context and pricing analysis
• Negotiation and transaction coordination
• Logistics, insurance and cross-border execution
EU-REGISTERED & PROFESSIONALLY COMPLIANT
Transparent. Secure. Accountable.
• EU-registered business
• GDPR-aligned data and record handling
• Clear contracts, invoicing and documentation
• Professional standards across international transactions
OUR APPROACH
Independent judgment.
Discreet execution.
01 — DEFINE
We establish the collection mandate, priorities and acquisition parameters around each client’s objectives.
02 — SOURCE
We identify significant works through galleries, auction houses, private collections and trusted off-market channels.
03 — VERIFY
We assess provenance, authenticity, condition, market context and long-term relevance, with specialist due diligence where required.
04 — ACQUIRE
We manage negotiation, documentation, transaction coordination and cross-border execution with discretion.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Nataliia Halchynska is the Founder & Director of The Liia Studio. Educated in Linguistics, Modern Languages, & Literature, and certified by Cambridge, she later completed a Master’s in Business & Digital Transformation in Germany. Her path combines cultural scholarship with entrepreneurial & investment experience. She founded two startups & later worked as an Investment Associate at a German investment banking firm — experiences that shaped her ability to unite heritage, innovation, & finance within the art world.
Born into the Halchynsky family — with roots tracing back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire & further to Kyivan Rus — she was raised in Kyiv in a household steeped in knowledge, culture, & tradition. Her father, a scientist in biology & chemistry, & her mother, a teacher of Russian & French literature, instilled in her a reverence for intellectual depth & classical heritage. Piano & violin were part of her upbringing, alongside equestrian riding, a passion for chess, & classical studies. Fluent in five languages, she grew up surrounded by opera, theatre, museums, & organ concerts — nurturing a lifelong appreciation for harmony, symbolism, & beauty. Having lived extensively across Europe & the US, with formative years in Rome, Venice, London, Vienna, & New York, she now divides her time between Milan & New York, bridging cultural & artistic traditions on a global stage.
These experiences ultimately shaped her vision for The Liia Studio: a private international art advisory built on cultural understanding, strategic expertise, and trusted relationships. Working across Europe and the US, she advises collectors, galleries, and institutions on discreet acquisitions, collection development, and market placements surrounding museum-quality modern and contemporary works.
