walvis /ˈwɔːl.vɪs/ · noun [U] (company name) — the standard for art asset acquisition, merging stringent provenance vetting with advanced digital technology.
Walvis is the story of a slightly crazy ambition... the kind that starts in a Brussels café with a half-serious question and ends with two friends realizing they might just be onto something. Outside, the city kept turning—buses and trams rattled by, rain dotted the windows, and people rushed past. When they finally left the café, nothing had been signed, yet everything had changed... No company name, no funding, and no roadmap—just a shared conviction that this could actually become real.
THE FOUNDERS
Driven by an early passion for science, Fred pivoted early into technology as an IT Project Manager. After consulting for top-tier companies across banking, insurance, and entertainment, he revolutionized the auction industry as the first to develop a proprietary Live Bidding system for the collectibles market. He now delivers innovative, tailored digital projects alongside comprehensive tech services and solutions.
Bridging the gap between numismatics and regulatory compliance, Jean-Baptiste holds a law degree from Assas University and a PhD from the Sorbonne. He later advanced his training at the Basel Institute on Governance. After serving as a research associate at the Bibliothèque nationale de France, he transitioned to the art market, where he now specializes in provenance research and due diligence.
OUR NEXT EVENT
We are delighted to announce our inaugural auction, taking place live online on June 5 at 3:00 PM CEST. The sale features 200 ancient coins, primarily from two late Belgian collectors. Most of the coins boast prestigious provenance, including renowned auctions and distinguished collections.
View the online catalogue and place your absentee bids by clicking Here.
Access Live Bidding on auction day (link active on June 5) by clicking Here.
Your Inquiry for Walvis
OUR ADDRESS
Walvis Ltd
292 Wake Green Road
Birmingham, West Midlands,
England, B13 9QP
Tel: +44 7575 390268
E-mail: info@walvis.co.uk
Registered: 17151860
OUR REPRESENTATIVE
Sonja Lambert
Gulden-Vlieslaan 61
8000 Bruges
Belgium
Tel: +32 475 82 45 79
sonja.lambert@skynet.be
KBO 0439321611