Auctions, Finarte acquires Czerny's, the house specializing in weapons

Important movements in the world of auction houses: in fact, Finarte has acquired Czerny’s, an important house that figures among the main realities, in Europe and worldwide, in the field of Antique Arms and Militaria. The Milanese and Sarzana houses thus consolidate, through the acquisition, a partnership that began a year ago. This is a new entry in Finarte after the acquisition of Minerva Auctions in 2017: in fact, Finarte makes it known that it aims to expand and broaden the offer dedicated to its customers, approaching the needs of an increasingly connected, aware and international public.

Czerny’s has been since 1999 a point of reference for experts and collectors of Antique Weapons, a niche branch that includes white or firearms, armor, helmets, documents and militaria. It is unique in Italy and a reality with a large audience of loyal customers throughout Europe and the world. Czerny’s International Auction House will remain in its historic Sarzana location, the staff will work closely with the Finarte team but will continue to be operational and available on site for all those who have relied on Czerny’s to sell or buy over the years. The purpose of the acquisition is to be ever closer to the needs of clients, both in terms of supply and logistics: in the small town in Lunigiana, collectors will be able to easily bring their goods for free and confidential valuations. Already set are the first two auctions, both of which will be held at the Sarzana location (which will thus become in fact Finarte’s third institutional headquarters, after those in Milan and Rome): on December 15 an auction of antique and Southeast Asian weapons, and on December 16 an auction of important antique weapons from around the world.

“Finarte has been able since its rebirth to maintain a very high rate of growth, driven by the ambition to regain its historical leadership among Italian auction houses,” stresses Vincenzo Santelia, managing director of Finarte. “Now, Czerny’s entry into the Group reinforces this path and lays the foundation for a new cycle of development. We necessarily look to the internationalization of our entire offer. Czerny’s is in this an absolute example, an excellence that we respect and intend to protect and cultivate. That is why Czerny’s will continue to operate in total continuity and autonomy. We do not underestimate the synergies between the two companies, but it is the adoption of each other’s ’best practices’ that is the strategic goal of this union.”

“We are very pleased to inform all our clients and collaborators that Czerny’s joins the prestigious Finarte Group, a unique and rapidly expanding reality in the Italian and European market,” says Michael Czerny, president and founder. “Collectors loyal to our auction house will also find the same dedication and professionalism that has always distinguished Czerny’s in all departments of Finarte, and it will be our pleasure to assist and advise our clients in presenting their important lots or collections to the new departments.”

Auctions, Finarte acquires Czerny's, the house specializing in weapons

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