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Hauser & Wirth

Gallery · Mega · Founded 1992
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Excellent (A) — Provenance Grade

Hauser & Wirth is the most ambitious contemporary art gallery globally. Iwan Wirth + Manuela Wirth founders. 17-location footprint (Zurich, NYC, LA, London, Hong Kong, Somerset, Menorca, etc.). Strong artist treatment + foundation work. Multi-decade founder continuity.

92
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Authenticity / Due Diligence
A
Pricing Transparency
B+
Artist Treatment
A
Collector Service
A
Liquidity / Resale Posture
A-
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • Founded 1992 (Zurich)
  • 17 global locations
  • Strong artist foundation work
  • Multi-decade Wirth continuity

/ Best for

Blue-chip collectors; reference contemporary gallery; artist-estate placement.

/ Watch out for

Highly selective access; primary-market allocation requires established collector relationship.