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
Impartial, risk based valuation services including mark-to-market appraisal for collateral lending and art investment vehicles, financial planning, insurance and partial loss.
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
Leveraging existing relationships to solicit competitive sale proposals and negotiating the most beneficial terms, including placement and marketing strategies.
Securing competitive bids and analyzing the most appropriate pubic or private sales channels and timing to maximize returns.
Facilitating the post-transaction process, including tracking payments, supervising shipping and installation and ensuring works are adequately documented for collection and insurance records.
ACQUISITION AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT
Sourcing superior quality works from reputable private, gallery and public sources, when adding to an existing or nascent collection.
Reviewing artwork sources, certificates of authenticity, provenance, bills of sale and
import and export documentation to mitigate transactional risk, flag errors 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.