⭐️ Art Advisory Services
Collection Strategy & Management
Collection strategy: focus, periods, media, annual budget.
Master plan for acquisitions/divestment: 12–36-month roadmap.
End-to-end collection management: inventory, labels, insurance, loans, display.
Cataloguing & metadata: standardized records and artwork photography.
Conservation & storage policies: protocols with specialized conservators.
Periodic valuation/appraisal updates: for insurance, inheritance, or estate planning.
Research, Due Diligence & Compliance
Provenance research: ownership history and risk assessment.
Authentication due diligence: documentation review, expert opinions, archives/studios.
Comparative market analysis: auction, gallery, and fair benchmarks.
Acquisitions
Opportunity scouting & curation: galleries, studios, and fairs.
Negotiation & deal structuring: offers, terms, and contracts.
Auction representation: bidding strategy, limits, buyer’s fees, post-sale steps.
On-approval placements: short-term trials and in-situ evaluation before purchase.
Sales & Deaccession
Channel strategy: auction, gallery, or private sale.
Sale dossier preparation: images, condition, comparables, and narrative.
Commission & terms negotiation: exclusivities, guarantees, and timelines.
Appraisal & Risk Management
Single-work and collection appraisals/valuations: insurance, estate, donation, division.
Condition reports: on-site visual assessment and conservation recommendations.
Insurance coverage & schedules: coordination with brokers and policy updates.
Exhibition & Curatorial
Curatorial projects (private/institutional): concept, storyline, selection.
Exhibition design: layout, lighting, and signage.
Loans & agreements: loan letters, registrar documents, and specialized transport.
Relationships & Development
Art-fair and private-view accompaniment: schedules, previews, VIP programs.
Network building: artists, galleries, institutions, residencies, commissions.
Visibility & placement: catalogues, collection websites, press coordination.
Education & Content
Collector education: 1:1 sessions on art history, market, and care.
Corporate & institutional programs: talks, workshops, staff training.
Editorial content: curatorial texts, artwork notes, press kits.