Cecilia Treves
Director of Research
Cecilia joined The Klesch Collection in 2025, after more than a decade as a research specialist in Old Master Paintings at Sotheby’s. While her primary focus there was on late 15th– and 16th-century Italian painting, her research encompassed a broad spectrum of European Old Masters. Before that, she was Exhibitions Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
In her current role, Cecilia is responsible for all research relating to paintings in the collection and new acquisitions. She has a particular interest in the history of collecting. Her responsibilities include fostering relationships with the wider art historical community, collaborating with curators and academics, and developing the collection’s scholarly publications.
She holds a BA degree from the University of Cambridge and an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art.
Cecilia Treves
Director of Research
Cecilia joined The Klesch Collection in 2025, after more than a decade as a research specialist in Old Master Paintings at Sotheby’s. While her primary focus there was on late 15th– and 16th-century Italian painting, her research encompassed a broad spectrum of European Old Masters. Before that, she was Exhibitions Curator at the Royal Academy of Arts in London.
In her current role, Cecilia is responsible for all research relating to paintings in the collection and new acquisitions. She has a particular interest in the history of collecting. Her responsibilities include fostering relationships with the wider art historical community, collaborating with curators and academics, and developing the collection’s scholarly publications.
She holds a BA degree from the University of Cambridge and an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art.