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SERVICES

We are an art advisory and consulting practice that considers collecting and ownership as an important, personal relationship as well as a dynamic, moving part of a broader financial plan.  Engaging clients early on to explore motivations for active collecting or maintaining an existing collection, we are able to home in on how the collection reflects personal aesthetic, financial and philanthropic goals, sometimes across generations. Over 20 years of experience, including advisory in the private banking sector, means we prioritize client confidentiality, ethics and due diligence in all areas of service.

VALUATION AND APPRAISAL

We provide impartial, USPAP compliant appraisal services for purposes including: â€‹

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Collateral lending and art investment vehicles

Financial and estate planning 

Insurance and partial loss.

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We provide associated valuation services such as accessing and interpreting information on market trends, pricing and sale data to aid collectors and their advisors in the decision-making process.

DISPOSITION AND SALE

We help clients in the disposition and sale of individual works or whole collections by:

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Leveraging existing relationships to solicit competitive sale proposals and negotiating the most beneficial terms, including placement and marketing strategies. 

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Securing competitive bids and analyzing the most appropriate pubic or private sales channels and timing to maximize returns.

 

F​acilitating the post-transaction process, including tracking payments, supervising shipping and installation and ensuring works are adequately documented for collection and insurance records.

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ACQUISITION AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

We help clients build world class collections and make sound purchases by:

 

Sourcing superior quality works from reputable private, gallery and auction sources, when adding to an existing or nascent collection.

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Reviewing artwork sources, certificates of authenticity, provenance, bills of sale and import and export documentation to mitigate transactional risk, flag discrepancies and ensure a seamless and enjoyable transaction.
 

Dialoguing with clients and their advisors on an ongoing basis to uncover ways to shape, strengthen and refine a collection, exploring opportunities for community and social engagement, if desired.

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