What is lophius?

At Lophius, we ARE a modern, ACCESSIBLE take on stodgy art institutions, Addressing the Unmet needs of two groups of art collectors IN THE SUBURBS OF NORTH JERSEY.

You may have excess art in your home. Maybe you have more art than wall-space, a family member has given you a great piece but it isn’t just your style, or a sculpture no longer matches the aesthetics after your home renovation. Either way, you have interesting art just sitting in the basement and you don’t know what to do with it (or even how much it’s worth), and you definitely don’t want to deal with the hassle of selling it online. Also, you like going to fun events.

Or you may be looking to fill your home with interesting art that’s new to you. Maybe you’ve just upgraded from an apartment, you’re tired of looking at the same art that has been on your wall for a decade, or you just love the thrill of the hunt. Either way, you want cool, original art that has a story, without breaking the bank. Also, you like going to fun events.

Lophius brings these two art collectors together in a way that is sophisticated-yet-welcoming and community-based. Like the paintings found throughout this site, we are imbuing a contemporary flair to the too-often stuffy art world.

Grab an auction paddle and join us!