Shakya
Bespoke Curatorial Services
Personalized curatorial representation connecting collectors, architects, and interior designers with Nepal's premier master artists.
Everything you need to know about our curatorial consultation and commission process
Commission unique original masterworks directly from senior Newari and Tibetan fine artists without commercial agent intermediaries.
Preview prospective paintings in your actual room architecture or through our 3D WebGL virtual wings before committing.
Source or commission large-scale statement canvases (up to 120×80 inches) tailored to specific luxury interior design palettes.
Every advisory acquisition includes hand-signed provenance dossiers and Nepal Department of Archaeology legal export clearance.
Curatorial Scope
From individual statement acquisitions to complete architectural suites, our senior curators manage every phase of discovery, commissioning, and installation.
Personalized curatorial guidance to help you build or expand a cohesive fine art collection aligned with your aesthetic tastes, historical interests, and long-term appraisal value.
Collaborate with celebrated master artists to create custom-dimensioned original paintings tailored to specific color schemes, Buddhist iconographic mudras, or spatial layouts.
Dedicated trade partnership program for luxury interior designers, architectural firms, boutique hotels, and embassies seeking authentic cultural art pieces.
Comprehensive white-glove export handling, including Nepal Department of Archaeology permits, custom wooden crating, transit insurance, and DHL Express delivery.
Authoritative Standards
How we ensure authentic execution, pigment verification, and timely international delivery. How Shakya Gallery evaluates, certifies, and validates every fine art acquisition before it enters our permanent collection.
Standard: Acquired directly from local artist studios in Nepal.
We visit artists in Patan, Kathmandu, and Bhaktapur in person. We know the creators, understand their background, and verify that each painting is an authentic, original work.
✓ Signed certificate of authenticity with artist details.
Standard: Accurate material descriptions for every painting.
We check each piece carefully. Traditional Paubha and Thangka works are inspected for genuine stone pigments and gold leaf where specified. Contemporary pieces are checked for artist-grade canvas, acrylics, and oils.
✓ Clear listing of dimensions, medium, and canvas type.
Standard: Legal export clearance for all international orders.
Nepal has clear laws protecting ancient relics. Before shipping abroad, we present each original painting to the Department of Archaeology in Kathmandu to obtain official non-antiquity clearance.
✓ Department of Archaeology non-antiquity clearance stamp.
Standard: Secure packing designed for long-distance travel.
Paintings ship securely rolled in moisture-sealed, heavy-duty tubes to protect the canvas. If you prefer custom framing, we arrange solid wood frames with archival mounts upon request.
✓ Heavy-duty shipping tube or custom wooden crate.
Standard: Fair compensation for artists with no hidden buyer fees.
Artwork prices reflect the artist's experience, canvas dimensions, and the detailed time spent on each work. You pay the price listed without auction-style buyer premiums.
✓ Itemized invoice with clear artwork and shipping costs.
Target Use-Cases
Tailored acquisition frameworks for collectors, interior designers, and hospitality developers. Finding the right artwork requires solving distinct provenance, spatial, and logistical requirements.
Art lovers looking for an authentic original painting from Nepal
Every piece is an original painting created by an artist in Nepal. We provide a signed certificate with artist background and arrange insured courier shipping with government clearance.
Designers sourcing original artwork for residential and client spaces
We help you source or commission paintings to fit specific measurements, offer 3D room views and high-res photos, and arrange safe courier delivery to your project.
Hotels, resorts, and businesses looking for genuine Himalayan art
We help curate cohesive collections (mountain landscapes, Buddha art, cultural themes), provide itemized business invoices, and handle crating and export permits end-to-end.
Individuals seeking authentic Paubha, Thangka, and Buddhist art
We represent traditional artists in Patan and the valley who practice classical Buddhist and Hindu iconography, clearly listing the stone pigments and gold leaf used.
Connect directly with our senior curators in Kathmandu. Whether you need a bespoke canvas for an architectural project or guidance on building a collection.