ABOUT US
SCHADER & ZUBILLAGA FINE ART is a dedicated advisory firm guiding clients in building significant collections of 20th & 21st Century Art.
With over 30 years experience each, our founding partners Alexandra Schader and Aurora Zubillaga provide clients with tailored strategies, precise execution, and the highest level of discretion.
We serve private collectors, corporations, foundations, and museums internationally, offering personalized advice, refined market intelligence and deep expertise in acquisitions, sales and collection management — always grounded in trust and transparency.
We believe collecting is both intellectual and personal. Our role is to connect our clients with works of art of lasting significance, while ensuring each step reflects their vision and values.
Rooted in a lifelong passion for the arts, SCHADER & ZUBILLAGA FINE ART delivers dedicated and professional global knowledge.
OUR FOUNDING PARTNERS
AURORA ZUBILLAGA
“Our strength lies in decades of invaluable knowledge. We strive for relationships built on transparency & a commitment to excellence.”
Born in Mexico City and raised in Miami, Aurora earned her BA in Interior & Graphic Design from IADE Madrid in 1992. After working in the field of interior design, her passion for art led her to London, where she furthered her studies in Art History at Sotheby’s Institute of Art.
In 1999, she joined Sotheby’s London as a Junior Specialist in the European Paintings Department, organizing the successful annual Spanish Paintings sales. Aurora transferred to Sotheby’s Madrid in 2003 as Director of Fine Arts, and in 2007 was appointed Director of Sothebys Barcelona where she grew the regional market exponentially.
By 2010, Aurora returned to Madrid to serve as Managing Director of Sotheby’s Spain, where she oversaw landmark sales across Impressionist, Modern, and Latin American Art and played a pivotal role in elevating Spanish artists—such as Joaquín Sorolla, Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa, and Ignacio Zuloaga—to new international recognition and record auction prices.
After 26 years at Sotheby’s, Aurora and Alexandra Schader launched their independent advisory in 2025, continuing to serve an international roster of collectors with the same dedication, insight, and integrity that have defined her career.
ALEXANDRA SCHADER
"To us, you are more than a client — you are a partner. You can trust that our guidance is rooted in serving your best interests."
Born and raised in Madrid, Alexandra earned her BA in International Relations from Bryn Mawr College (Pennsylvania) in 1992 prior to beginning her career in the Latin American Art Department at Sotheby’s New York.
In 1997, she joined Marlborough Gallery in Madrid as Specialist and Artist Liaison, becoming Co-Director in 2004. In 2006, Alexandra
rejoined Sotheby’s Madrid to head the Modern & Contemporary Art Departments for Spain.
As Senior Director, she advised important private collectors and institutions internationally, contributing to the global recognition of Spanish art. In addition, Alexandra curated landmark exhibitions such as Robert Indiana in Madrid and Eduardo Chillida at Isleworth in Florida.
With over 30 years experience in the art market, she continues to bring her deep market insight and passion for art to every client relationship.
In 2025 Alexandra partnered with Aurora Zubillaga to establish their independent advisory, carrying forward her commitment to guiding clientele around her world with her expertise and criteria for great works of art.