WHO WE ARE

Austin + Checker is a London-based art advisory founded by Pia Austin-Little and Polly Checker. We offer discreet, collaborative and independent guidance, helping collectors at every stage build unique and lasting collections with confidence and curiosity.

With over three decades combined experience in leading London galleries, we specialise in the primary and secondary markets, focusing on emerging and mid-career contemporary artists alongside key works of modern art. Our tailored advice blends creativity, connoisseurship, and rigorous market insight.

Working with private and corporate collectors, architects, and interior designers, we provide a truly bespoke service and privileged access to the art world — from studio visits and gallery tours to museum previews and exclusive events.

  • Pia spent twelve years at Vigo Gallery, where she served as a Director, after beginning her career at Haunch of Venison. At Vigo, she worked closely with both emerging and established artists, led all aspects of gallery operations, and oversaw significant museum acquisitions. She delivered a diverse programme of exhibitions across the gallery’s spaces as well as high-profile public and historic venues, while also representing the gallery at leading international art fairs.

  • Polly spent a decade at Offer Waterman, London, where she oversaw academic and art market research and led the gallery’s exhibition programming, curating museum quality exhibitions by internationally renowned artists including Frank Auerbach, David Hockney, William Turnbull and Robert Rauschenberg. More recently she led and grew the global art fair programme for leading art book publisher TASCHEN, building on an already established network of Fairs, galleries and dealers.