SERVICES
We are a valuation consulting practice that considers art ownership as an important, personal relationship as well as a dynamic part of a broader financial plan. Engaging clients early on to explore motivations for active collecting or planning with an existing collection, we are able to home in on how the collection reflects personal aesthetic, financial and philanthropic goals across generations. Over 20 years of experience, including at an FDIC regulated private bank and with the United States Treasury, means we prioritize due diligence and client confidentiality in all areas of service.
VALUATION AND APPRAISAL
We provide Mark-to-Market (MTM) valuation services for purposes including: ​
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Collateral Lending and Investment
Financial and Estate Planning
Insurance and Partial Loss
Equitable Distribution
Litigation Support, Asset Tracking and Recovery
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Associated valuation services include accessing and interpreting broader market trends and individual collection quality 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, negotiate the most beneficial terms, including placement and marketing strategies, and determine the most appropriate sale channels to maximize returns.​
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F​acilitating pre and post-transaction processes, including tracking sale proceeds and ensuring that works are adequately documented to ensure timely sale.
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Consulting on ownership, transfer and liquidity strategies with fine art assets.
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ACQUISITION AND ART PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
We help clients build and maintain superior collections by:
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Reviewing object documentation, certificates of authenticity, provenance, bills of sale and import and export documentation to flag discrepancies and mitigate transactional risk.
Sourcing high quality works from reputable private, gallery and auction sources, when adding to an existing or nascent collection.
Engaging 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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