Our advisory practice provides comprehensive, confidential support to clients worldwide, acting as a dedicated advocate in the art market. We prioritize safeguarding our clients’ interests while ensuring privacy is preserved. We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, helping them navigate the complexities of the art world. Our expert guidance is available in the following areas:
Acquisitions
We assist clients in developing new art collections or expanding existing ones, with a focus on building valuable, meaningful portfolios. Our acquisition services include:
- Strategic Acquisition Planning: Crafting a customized strategy for acquiring art that aligns with your tastes, goals, and investment objectives.
- Negotiation Expertise: Leveraging our market knowledge to secure favorable terms during negotiations.
- Provenance & Authenticity Evaluation: Ensuring the authenticity, provenance, and condition of artwork before acquisition.
- Auction Representation: Providing expert representation at global auctions to ensure favorable outcomes.
- Art Fair Representation: Representing clients at prestigious art fairs around the world, connecting them with top galleries and artists.
Deaccessioning
When it comes time to deaccession works of art or entire collections, we offer strategic guidance to maximize value and minimize costs. Our deaccessioning services include:
- Value Optimization: Developing cost-effective strategies to maximize the value of your art when deaccessioning.
- Sale Strategy: Identifying the best methods of sale, whether private transactions or auction, and offering advice on sale estimates, terms, and marketing proposals.
- Market Expertise: Providing expert insight into the optimal time and venue for deaccessioning to ensure the best possible return.
Estate Management
Our estate management services are designed to assist clients with the complex planning and settlement of art collections, ensuring that all aspects of logistics and legalities are handled with care. We provide:
- Planning and Settlement Support: Guidance on navigating logistical jurisdictions, charitable gifting, and distribution of collections.
- Deaccession Strategies: Developing strategies for art deaccessioning as part of your estate planning.
- Legal and Tax Considerations: Expert advice on the legal and tax implications of art holdings, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
Collection Management
We offer comprehensive support in the management and maintenance of art collections, helping clients preserve and protect their investments. Our collection management services include:
- Insurance: Providing guidance on insuring art collections to safeguard against potential risks and losses.
- Storage Solutions: Arranging for secure, climate-controlled storage options to protect your artworks.
- Shipping & Logistics: Coordinating the safe and efficient transportation of artworks domestically and internationally.
- Photography & Documentation: High-quality photography and detailed documentation for each artwork in your collection.
- Condition Reports & Conservation: Regular condition assessments and expert conservation services to maintain the integrity of your collection.
- Framing & Installation: Professional framing and installation services to display your art in the best possible light.