Bespoke
A bespoke is a conversation with an artist — a brief, a concept, a finished original, signed and shipped. Not a reproduction. Not a print. A single piece, made for you.
No commitment until you approve the brief. 4–8 weeks typical. Every piece ships with a Certificate of Authenticity.
How it works
A bespoke isn't a transaction — it's a short, structured conversation between you, an artist, and our concierge. Here's exactly what happens, and what you'll be asked for at each stage.
The brief is a short paragraph — subject, mood, where it will hang, what it should feel like. A few sentences is enough. Here's a good one:
What makes it work: a specific place, a felt mood, a concrete constraint. You don't need to know what you want — you need to know what it should feel like.
Our concierge reads your brief and proposes the artist we think fits — drawn from our vetted, personally-introduced network. You'll hear back within 24 hours with their name, their work, and a short note on why we matched you. Already have someone in mind? Start from their profile and we'll route directly.
The artist sends back a short brief of their own: what they'll paint, at what size, over what timeline, for what price. Nothing is committed until you approve it. When you do, a 50% deposit reserves their time and unlocks the first milestone.
Before any paint goes on canvas, you see the thinking — a rough sketch or compositional study. This is the cheapest, fastest moment to ask for changes. Composition, scale, framing — speak up now. Small request? Approved in a day. Big rethink? Normal, happens.
A photo of the piece about two-thirds finished, usually three to four weeks in. This is the moment for composition or palette concerns, not for final-detail feedback — the piece isn't done yet. Trust the artist on the small stuff.
When the piece is finished, the artist photographs it in good light and sends it over. You approve it (or we negotiate changes, rare at this stage). On approval the remaining 50% is charged and the piece is prepared for shipping.
Originals ship rolled in a protective tube with full door-to-door insurance. 2–3 weeks typical, longer for international. Inside the tube: the piece, the artist's signature, and a Maestra Certificate of Authenticity with a unique COA identifier. Frame locally through your framer or our vetted network — we don't mark up framing.
Clear expectations
A commission, start to finish
“A coastal scene for our entryway — moody and quiet, weatherworn greens and greys. Something that holds the room without shouting. The wall is 8 feet wide, above a dark walnut console.”
We paired Marcus with Emre, a figurative oil painter in Istanbul who works with the Aegean light he grew up on. His palette leans into the greys and seafoams Marcus asked for; his scale handles an 8-foot wall without feeling theatrical.
A 36×48" oil on linen, painted over five weeks. Concept approved on day 6, WIP photo on day 22, final on day 35. Emre changed the sky slightly after the WIP — Marcus had asked it feel closer to dusk than dawn. Shipped rolled, framed locally in San Francisco, installed the same week.
“I was nervous about commissioning sight-unseen. The concept sketch was the moment I stopped worrying. It already felt like the right painting.”— Marcus, San Francisco
Who commissions a bespoke
Every original is recorded as the Primary Work of its composition, with a unique COA. We keep your provenance on file for insurance, future loan, or resale.
Trade program, multi-artist briefs, presentable proposals, flexible invoicing, and install-date guarantees. Ask for our trade contact in the intake.
Anniversary, retirement, wedding. Tell us your deadline in the brief — we'll only accept the commission if we can hit it comfortably. Gift packaging on request.
Pricing
Bespoke starts at $1,200for a small piece and scales with size and complexity. Most commissions land between $2,500 and $7,500. You'll see the exact number before you commit — we quote from your brief, never before.
50% on approval of the artist's brief; 50% on your approval of the finished piece. Shipping is rolled and insured, included. Framing is optional and uncharged — our vetted framer network, or your own. Certificate of Authenticity with every piece.
Questions
A short, warm brief. No commitment until you approve the artist and quote.
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