Services
Advisory Services
Acquisitions & Dispositions
Advisory services are customized to a client’s individual needs, because there are many options to consider when preparing to purchase or sell a piece from your collection. Advisory services include, but are not limited to:
New Acquisitions
Confirmation of Value
Resale via Auction
Resale via Consignment
Estate Liquidation
Advisory services for resale can range from preparing items for sale, identifying appropriate marketplaces and suggesting retail prices, to submitting items for sale or consignment, or taking them to auction on your behalf.
Appraisal Services
Specializing in 19th & 20th Century Fine & Decorative Art, Furnishings, & Antiques
Confidential, accurate, USPAP*-compliant appraisals of personal property for:
Insurance
Insurance Renewal
Estate Tax
Estate Planning
Donation/Charitable Gifts
Equitable Distribution
Reports are written to the highest standards, and include research and analysis, as well as the methodology and reasoning used to value your assets.
*USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) are the generally accepted standards of the valuation profession in the United States, and outline the reporting standards to which qualified appraisers must adhere.
Inventory Services
Estate Planning & Probate, Artist Estates, & Insurance
Creating a current inventory of your most valuable assets is an essential step in trust and estate planning, probate, and insurance scheduling.
Inventory services include but are not limited to:
Creation of a print or digital catalog
High-resolution photographs
Detailed description & condition notes
Copies of any relevant documentation
Creating an inventory catalog of personal property can protect you in the event of a loss or damage claim, and will save you time and money in stressful situations.
Collection Management
Private Collections, Artist Estates, Galleries, & Museums
Collection management services are tailored to the needs of each collector to ensure the long-term safety and sustainability of the items in their collection.
Services include:
Evaluation of Condition
Evaluation of Storage/Exhibit Conditions
Conservation Treatment Coordination
creating a comprehensive catalog with detailed information about each artwork, organizing photographic documentation and records, and providing conservation recommendations.
Consultations
Introductory & Referrals
The introductory consultation is an opportunity to discuss your needs and questions in depth, and to determine which service is right for you. Consultations are also available for referrals to specialists or conservators.
Consultations can usually be scheduled by phone or email, but an on-site visit may be needed for larger collections.