About Us // Established 2012

Jacob Harmer with Banksy's Valentines Day Mascara (2023)

History of Geist
Founding Years and Early Focus
Founded in 2012 by British art dealer Jacob Harmer, Geist started out as a traditional London gallery at 120 Mount Street, Mayfair. Our first big break came when we signed Arturo Di Modica. At this point, Charging Bull was established as a global icon, but as the artist had worked completely alone, outside the formal art market, the name Arturo Di Modica, his story, and the rest of his body of work were relatively unknown. Due to the artist's ill health, from 2016 we focused exclusively on Di Modica's market until his sad passing in 2021, at which point the world was in the midst of COVID and the art market was at its next inflection point.
Transition to an Online Art Dealership: 2020 Onwards

MISSION STATEMENT

An online art dealership specialising in the world's leading modern and contemporary artists, combining technology with next-generation market insight to shape the future of art dealing

COVID normalised buying and selling art remotely, and during this time Geist evolved into a purely online art dealership, operating on a global scale. With the passing of Di Modica, we moved back into other blue-chip markets whilst continuing to represent the Estate of Di Modica. David Hockney's iPad market began building momentum and, as Geist had been buying Arrival of Spring in Woldgate works as early as 2014, we rode that wave and have gone on to become one of the biggest private sellers of these works in what is now a market worth close to a billion dollars. As well as Di Modica and Hockney, Geist has been a key dealer in the Banksy market since 2021, and this continues to define our story to this day. Geist entered a very different art market in 2012, defined by in-person trade and exclusivity. With the rise of technology, the market has undergone a fundamental transformation, bringing greater connectivity and transparency. Through this, Geist has worked to operate on the cutting edge of change, with the aim of creating the next generation of art dealership.
Focus Artists
Recent Notable Geist Sales
Private Sales of Contemporary Prints, Sculpture and Original Artworks
- Arturo Di Modica
  6ft Bronze Charging Bull
  Polished bronze sculpture
  Signed, numbered & dated
  Price: £309,000
- Arturo Di Modica
  Il Cavallo (1988)
  Bronze Sculpture
  Signed and dated
  Price: Confidential
- Banksy
  Valentines Day Studio Test
  Spray paint on ply wood
  Signed and with PCO certificate
  Price: Confidential
- Nic Fiddian Green
  6ft Still Water
  Bronze Sculpture
  Limited edition series
  Price: Confidential
- David Hockney
  Arrival of Spring 28th April
  Regular size iPad Drawing
  Signed and dated
  Price: $610,000
- Banksy
  Choose Your Weapon (Red)
  Uniquely hand finished
  Signed and with PCO certificate
  Price: Confidential
- Andy Warhol
  Black Marilyn (1967)
  Screenprint on paper
  Signed in pencil
  Price: £310,000
- David Hockney
  Yosemite I Oct 16th
  iPad drawing on dibond
  Signed and dated
  Price: Confidential
- Banksy
  CS Gast Bust (2017)
  Unique sculpture
  Signed and with PCO Certificate
  Price: Confidential
- David Hockney
  Arrival of Spring: 29th Dec
  Large format iPad
  Signed and dated
  Price: $1,275,000
Frequently Asked Questions

1. How does Geist safely complete transactions remotely?

Prior to completing transactions, we have our independent shipping agents perform condition reports which are approved by our buyers and we validate ownership through provenance checks.

2. How do I sell with Geist?

If you own works which fit within our focus artists, we will provide you with private selling estimates. If you wish to proceed, we will sign a 'Remote Consignment Agreement'. The work remains in your possession until we have agreed a sale with a client, at which point you will be paid in full and the artwork then collected by our shipping agent.

3. Does Geist purchase works directly for inventory?

Yes, we are very actively buying works for inventory within our focus markets.

4. Are all of your available works on the Geist website?

No, discretion is key for most works that we sell. Our best opportunities are offered to our existing clients, with the work never being marketed publicly. Looking for something in particular? Get in touch here.

5. If I buy or sell with Geist, who handles transportation?

Geist will provide shipping estimates for our buyers and once approved, we oversee the entire shipping process.

6. Where is Geist based?

Founded in London in 2012, Geist now operates internationally from its offices in Manchester, serving collectors around the world through a technology-driven private sales model.

7. Does geist offer artwork valuations?

Yes, we provide valuation services for works by artists within our focus markets, primarily Arturo Di Modica, Banksy, David Hockney, Andy Warhol and Yayoi Kusama.