Francie Kelley has been an Art Consultant in Los Angeles for over 30 years. With a background in the arts, years of international travel and an eclectic eye, she has developed diverse and unique resources to serve a wide-ranging clientele. She is an art specialist, collaborating with Interior Designers to help their clients define and realize their art objectives. Her passion is translating a client’s art vision into a cohesive collection that reflects and enhances their environment, while sustaining the Designer’s distinct aesthetic. Her approach is relaxed, perceptive and keenly focused on each client’s specific needs and budget. From selection through installation, Francie engages her client’s minds, hearts and good business sense to ensure that each work of art is a perfect choice, whether for residential, hospitality, workplace or healthcare environments. Her staff includes a creative and technical team that fulfills the wide range of disciplines required for the successful completion of each project.
Paragone hosts a large inventory of fine art and also acquires additional works from artists, galleries and dealer sources with which long, steady relationships have been established. Full service picture framing that includes frame design, and varies from simple, budget conscious framing to high-end custom closed corner frames with hand gilding, hand carved designs and custom finishes. Custom plexi finishing and fabrication is also available. All phases of art handling are available through Paragone, including world wide shipping, local blanket wrap delivery service and art installation.