Acquisitions

Art is personal. Allow me to guide you in finding distinctive works of art that meet your tastes and motivations, providing market insight into price, condition, and authenticity. I will also provide representation at auction or assist you in negotiating the best possible price directly with the artist or gallery. The global art market can be opaque and confusing, and as your art advisor, I will expertly navigate that world for you.

Provenance and due diligence research

If you are involved in an art transaction, due diligence is essential for managing reputational and financial risks. It is important to ensure that you only acquire works of art considered to have secure and sound history and title to sufficient ethical and legal degrees.

Situations where due diligence is advised include:

• Acquisitions, sales, donations, museum loans, and exchanges of artworks.

• Financial transactions and investments involving artworks including loans secured against artworks.

• Arranging insurance, storage and/or transportation of artworks.

Collections management: inventories, cataloguing and conservation

Caring for your art is critical to its value. Understanding inventory systems, cataloguing, conservation, installation, and protection from damage and theft are responsibilities often underlooked in private collections, to the detriment of their value. It is vital to work with a qualified professional that understands museum-quality practices for handling and protecting your art collection.

Valuations and market identification

Would you like to know a fair market value for an artwork you are about to buy? Or perhaps you are thinking of selling a piece and need advice on where and when to sell. I am here to assist you with your art market assessment needs.

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