Frequently Asked Questions
Viewing & Purchasing
Can I view items in person before purchasing?
Yes β we warmly welcome private viewings by appointment at our gallery in Bidnija, Malta. Please contact us to arrange a convenient time.
Do you offer a reserve or hold service?
We can place a short-term hold on items subject to availability. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
What if an item arrives damaged?
All items are carefully inspected and professionally packed before dispatch. In the unlikely event of damage in transit, please contact us within 48 hours of receipt with photographic evidence and we will resolve the matter promptly.
Shipping
Do you ship internationally?
Yes β we ship worldwide. For large, fragile, or high-value works we arrange specialist art logistics and can provide a tailored shipping quote on request.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping costs vary depending on the size, weight, and destination of the item. A quote will be provided prior to dispatch for all orders.
How long does shipping take?
Delivery times vary by destination and item type. Standard European delivery typically takes 5β10 working days. International shipments may take longer. We will keep you informed throughout.
How are items packaged for shipping?
All items are packed to museum and gallery standards using appropriate materials β acid-free tissue, custom crating, and specialist wrapping where required.
Can I arrange my own shipping or courier?
Yes β you are welcome to arrange your own collection or courier. Please notify us in advance so we can prepare the item accordingly.
Provenance & Condition
Do items come with certificates of authenticity?
Where available, certificates of authenticity and provenance documentation are included. Full details are provided in each item's listing.
Can I request a condition report?
Yes β detailed condition reports are available on request for any item in our inventory. Please contact us prior to purchase.
Have any items been restored?
Any restoration or conservation work is disclosed in the item description. We believe in full transparency regarding the condition and history of every work.
Are vintage furs ethically sourced?
All vintage fur items in our inventory are antique or vintage pieces sourced responsibly. We do not sell newly produced fur products.
Sourcing & Services
Where do you source your items?
Our inventory is sourced from private collections, estates, auctions, and specialist dealers across Europe. Each piece is carefully vetted for quality, authenticity, and provenance.
Do you buy or accept consignments?
Yes β we consider acquisitions and consignments on a selective basis. Please contact us with details and images of the item(s) you wish to offer.
Do you offer appraisal services?
We offer informal valuations and can refer clients to accredited appraisers for formal insurance or probate valuations. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
MISSION STATEMENT
As custodians of heirlooms and purveyors of objects of timeless beauty, excellence, and intrigue, we aim to provide our clients with a unique in-store experience.
As art experts and consultants, we offer our knowledge on collection management, art research, and valuations to anyone wishing for an impartial opinion on the value of all types of artworks and antiques, for the purpose of estate division, insurance claims, and auction submission.
As aesthetes, we work tirelessly to promote our passion for beautiful living, inform choices, and promote craftsmanship, creativity, active learning, and self-discovery.
And as members of the wider cultural community, we collaborate with local and international academic institutions, cultural agencies, and art professionals for the improvement of society and as an investment in future generations.
ABOUT ARTEMISIA
At Artemisia, you will find a superbly curated collection of fine art, antiques, curiosities, and home decor spanning the length of human existence and from across the globe. The collection strives to represent Manβs capacity for genius, creativity, and his deep desire to connect and reflect beauty and sublimity, sensations that are often fleeting and drowned out by the mundanity of everyday life.
For this reason, a high street outlet was never an option. At Artemisia, we strive to indulge (or overwhelm) oneβs sensibility. We want to make hearts race faster, eyes look longer and deeper, and minds open and fire up. For this reason, we chose to operate from the little village of Bidnija, nestled between the beautiful and lush countryside that borders Burmarrad, Mgarr and Wardija, a place where time seems to stand still.
No expenses have been spared to create a venerable space worthy of its collection. With ample natural light, limitless parking options, expert art lighting, state-of-the-art conference facilities, beautiful and extensive surrounding gardens, and space for entertaining, Artemisia has set a new precedent for the Maltese islands.
The gallery welcomes cultural professionals and students, home lovers, collectors, savvy designers, investment agents, event organizers, and anyone looking for that very, very special gift. Outside of our event schedule, visiting is strictly by appointment and requires I.D. submission.
PLEASE BOOK YOUR VISIT IN ADVANCE.
ABOUT CHRISTINA (BUSUTTIL) THOMPSON
From a very young age, Christina was already sensitive to fine interiors, history, and art; she credits her mother and grandmother for fostering her passions and her father for financially supporting her studies and ambitions.
Christinaβs academic expertise consists of several degrees and professional courses, namely her B.A (Hons) in Archaeology & Theatre Studies, an M.Litt in History of Art & Art-World Practice: Fine and Decorative Art from the Renaissance to Modern with Merit (Christieβs London), and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Art Law & Business (Christieβs London). She also has participated in multiple professional development courses accredited by The Victoria & Albert Museum (London).
She worked in the family business at a young age, starting out as a clerk and eventually becoming a manager in the Wines & Spirits department. Whilst working here she was offered the position of International Brand Ambassador by her largest supplier- an experience she treasures as one of the best till today.
Christinaβs vision for Artemisia was to create a space whose underlying principle reflected Wagnerβs concept of the βGesamtkunstwerkββ a total work that ultimately reflects harmony across all of its aspects, whether visible or unseen. She set up the business in 2015 and has been collecting and trading precious works of art ever since. Her underlying curatorial approach for the Artemisia Collection was to bring together artworks from across the globe (spanning all periods and styles) that demonstrate exquisite workmanship, unique perspectives, are in great condition, and display the values/ zeitgeist of their time whilst being great conversation pieces, offering good provenance, and are unique on the Island making them investment-worthy pieces.
Christinaβs prime interests include (but are not limited to) paleontology, natural history, art therapy, neuroaesthetics, the study of the sublime, and the Grand Tour.
