How It Works

A Curated, Verified Approach to Art Resale

Hacoco brings institutional-grade trust to the Indian contemporary art secondary market. Here's how our process works for buyers and sellers.

For Buyers

Step 1: Request an Invitation

Hacoco is invite-only to ensure our community consists of serious, qualified collectors. Submit a request through our website, and our team will review your application.

Step 2: Browse Verified Artworks

Once approved, you'll gain access to our curated exchange featuring contemporary Indian artworks with verified provenance. Every listing includes:

  • Proof of purchase and gallery certification
  • Complete ownership history
  • Condition reports
  • Artist background and exhibition history
  • Guided price range based on market data

Step 3: Express Interest

When you find an artwork you're interested in, our concierge team facilitates a discreet introduction to the seller. No public bidding wars or open negotiations—just professional, private matching.

Step 4: Due Diligence & Negotiation

Our team coordinates:

  • Additional documentation review
  • Condition verification (if needed)
  • Private offer and counteroffer facilitation
  • Terms negotiation

Step 5: Complete the Purchase

Once terms are agreed upon, Hacoco manages:

  • Secure payment processing
  • Artist resale royalty distribution
  • Professional packing and insured shipping
  • Transfer of ownership documentation

You receive your artwork with complete provenance records and peace of mind.

For Sellers

Step 1: Verify Eligibility

To sell on Hacoco, you must be an invited member with verified contemporary Indian art. Contact our team with:

  • Proof of purchase (gallery invoice)
  • Certificate of Authenticity
  • Ownership history
  • High-quality photographs

Step 2: Provenance Verification

Our team conducts thorough verification:

  • Authentication of purchase documentation
  • Cross-reference with gallery and artist records
  • Condition assessment
  • Market demand evaluation

Step 3: Pricing Guidance

We provide intelligent price discovery based on:

  • Artist's current market performance
  • Comparable sales of similar works
  • Artwork condition and provenance strength
  • Current collector demand

No guesswork—just transparent, data-informed pricing.

Step 4: Curated Listing

Your artwork is listed on our invite-only exchange with professional presentation:

  • High-quality images
  • Detailed provenance information
  • Artist background
  • Condition report
  • Guided price range

Step 5: Buyer Matching & Negotiation

When a qualified buyer expresses interest, our concierge team facilitates:

  • Discreet introductions
  • Private offer coordination
  • Due diligence support
  • Terms negotiation

Step 6: Complete the Sale

Hacoco manages the entire transaction:

  • Secure payment transfer
  • Artist royalty distribution
  • Professional packing and shipping
  • Documentation transfer

You receive payment knowing the artist was respected and the transaction was handled with institutional-grade professionalism.

Why Our Process Works

Verification Builds Trust

Every artwork is authenticated before listing. Buyers and sellers can transact with confidence.

Guided Pricing Reduces Friction

Transparent pricing signals eliminate guesswork and speed up negotiations.

Concierge Service Ensures Quality

Our team handles every detail, from documentation to shipping, with white-glove professionalism.

Artist Royalties Strengthen the Ecosystem

When artists benefit from resale, they support the secondary market—creating a healthier, more sustainable ecosystem.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're looking to buy verified contemporary Indian art or responsibly resell works from your collection, Hacoco provides the trust, transparency, and service you deserve.

Request an invitation to join India's most trusted art exchange.