Sebastião Neves
Sebastião Neves is a keynote speaker on heritage, art and antiques, based in Portugal and internationally recognized for his work as an art valuer and restorer. With decades of experience in the study, valuation and conservation of artistic heritage and a presence at conferences and events, he combines technical expertise, historical insight and storytelling, making him a relevant choice for corporate events and conferences in Portugal and internationally.
Sebastião Neves is an antiques valuer and restorer, or in his own words: a guardian of our heritage.
He started his professional activity in 1988 at Gallery 230. In 1992 he set up on his own, specializing in antiques and works of art, expanding his activity in 1996 to include valuations and working with some of the largest private collections in Portugal.
In 2008 he joined APA (Associação Portuguesa de Antiquários/ Association of antique dealers) and, with two partners, opened António Costa Antiguidades, a restoration workshop in the centre of Lisbon. In 2021 he was elected to APA’s board.
Sebastião is a well known art valuer of Portuguese paintings and brings to the stage his passion for the history behind each piece of art, how it integrates in the rich tapestry of Portuguese history, and the artist behind it.
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Areas of expertise: : Heritage, art, furniture, antiques
Sebastião Neves is a keynote speaker on heritage, art and antiques, based in Portugal and internationally recognized for his work as an art valuer and restorer. With decades of experience in the study, valuation and conservation of artistic heritage and a presence at conferences and events, he combines technical expertise, historical insight and storytelling, making him a relevant choice for corporate events and conferences in Portugal and internationally.
Sebastião Neves é um avaliador e restaurador de antiguidades e, nas suas proprias palavras: um guardião do nosso patromónio.
Comecou a sua actividade profissional em 1988 na Galeria 230. Em 1992, establece-se por conta própria, especializando-se em antiguidades e obras de arte, expandindo a sua actividade em 1996 a incluir avaliações e trabalhando com algumas das maiores colecoes privadas em Portugal.
Sebastião é um conhecido avaliador de arte portuguesa e traz para o palco a sua paixao pela história por trás de cada objecto e seu autor e como estes integram a complexa tapeçaria da historia portuguesa.
Línguas: Português, Inglês, Espanhol
Áreas de especialização: Património, arte, mobiliário, antiguidades