Who we are
Since 1963, the Sabatier Gallery & Art Gallery in Verden an der Aller has been a hub for expert, personal advice and international art trading. Led by Torsten and Frank Sabatier, supported by an experienced team, the company operates worldwide, with a primary focus on Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Sabatier specializes in paintings from the 17th to 19th centuries, classical modern art, fine art, sculptures, porcelain from all eras, and contemporary art. As a long-standing specialist dealer and partner of the Meissen Porcelain Manufactory, Sabatier has been assisting collectors, museums, and interior designers worldwide for over 30 years in building significant art collections and designing exclusive interiors.
The gallery also publishes art historical works, biographies, and comprehensive oeuvre catalogs through its in-house publishing house, produced in collaboration with leading experts from around the world. Sabatier has been a member of CINOA since the 1990s, and continues to participate regularly in major international art fairs.
Art Collections
“Sabatier empowers collectors to build art collections of enduring significance, where each work is chosen for its uniqueness and lasting value. With expertise and a vision that unites tradition with innovation, the gallery creates collections that inspire and endure.”
Since its foundation, Sabatier has been dedicated to building collections of lasting cultural and artistic significance. Known for expertise, vision, and discretion, the gallery has guided both private collectors and leading museums in assembling holdings that stand as testaments to heritage and taste.
Sabatier’s focus spans paintings, fine art, sculpture, and porcelain across centuries, always intending to unite exceptional works with those who value them most. Over time, the gallery has played a decisive role in shaping public museum collections and private ensembles alike, ensuring that every collection reflects uniqueness, permanence, and artistic excellence.
With the same discretion and commitment, Sabatier may also be the partner to build your collection of tomorrow, offering a bespoke service that transforms cultural passion into an enduring value.
Over the years, the Sabatier Gallery has curated a special collection for the German entrepreneur Jacob, centered on high-class KPM Berlin porcelain from the golden age of the Royal Berlin Manufactory. Known as the “Sunrise Collection,” this ensemble was displayed in the east wing of his Hamburg residence, where Mr. Morgenthau enjoyed his morning tea surrounded by porcelain masterpieces from the Belle Époque. Comprising thirty-two exceptional works, each piece reflects the unrivaled artistry and grandeur of its era.
The “Sunrise Collection” stands as a rare and extraordinary ensemble, unique in the world, balancing cultural refinement with investment value. Since its curation in 2016, the collection has appreciated by roughly twenty-five percent, underscoring its dual role as both an exquisite expression of taste and a meaningful investment. For Sabatier, the creation of the “Sunrise Collection” exemplifies the gallery’s expertise in guiding collectors toward building significant, timeless collections that elevate both interiors and lifestyles.
Karl Lagerfeld
Sabatier worked with Karl Lagerfeld, providing exceptional pieces that shaped one of the most refined private collections. This close relationship with the world’s most iconic designer underscores Sabatier’s role at the intersection of taste and legacy.
Over his lifetime, Karl Lagerfeld built a highly personal collection that blended uncompromising style with an extraordinary eye for detail. His passion for Art Deco furniture, sculptures, and fine art was not just a pursuit of beauty but a statement of cultural sophistication. Among his favorite creators was the renowned woodworker Bruno Paul, whose works, including an important salon, were acquired through Sabatier.
As one of Lagerfeld’s principal art dealers, Sabatier Galerie & Kunsthandel was privileged to guide and enrich his acquisitions over the years. This collaboration went beyond transactions: it was a dialogue of trust and shared vision, resulting in a collection that mirrors Lagerfeld’s unmistakable aesthetic and artistic conviction.
Today, Sabatier honors this legacy by continuing to advise collectors in building unique, meaningful collections , cultural assets that endure, inspire, and preserve the spirit of connoisseurship that defined Karl Lagerfeld’s world.
