Comprehensive Art Advisor For Collectors

Our thoughtful approach to art consulting puts your unique collecting goals at the centre of our practice.

We work with private collectors, family offices, corporate clients and institutions who value our methodical and transparent approach to art services: a relationship based on trust, research and rigorous collection management.

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Working With An Art Advisor

Our Services

  • Strategy

    As a member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors, the leading art advisor association, we have a broad network from which to best source and place works for your art collection. Contacts include primary and secondary market galleries, auction houses, artist estates and private collections. 

  • We strive to empower collectors to become experts in their field of interest by providing regular in-depth research, market analysis, education and performance reporting. 

  • We advise on philanthropic, estate and tax planning issues relating to art, ensuring your collection is protected for years to come. Referrals are also provided to trusted associates in related industries for advice tailored to your collecting needs. 

  • We manage logistics such as transportation, installations, restoration and framing to ensure efficient and cost-effective art. collection management. We work across all administration, from setting up art database systems to implementing correct protocols for conservation. 

Strategy:

Expert Advice for all Aspects of Art Collecting

Fine Art Acquisition and Disposition Strategy

Whether you’re starting a collection or looking to free up space, Art Partners Advisory offers tailored strategies to meet your collecting needs. As an experienced art advisor and qualified art appraiser, we ensure every step is handled with precision and expertise.

If you’re looking to grow or reduce your art collection, we provide:

  • Collaboration to design a personalized strategy for building or disposing of art your collection.

  • Research and analysis of current art market trends to guide informed purchases or sales.

  • Researching primary and secondary art markets to identify the best markets for potential sales or charitable donations, such as auction houses, galleries or museums.

  • Negotiating favorable terms with each venue for maximum return.

Philanthropic Strategy

In addition to acquisition and disposition, our philanthropy services offer:

  • Assistance with establishing foundations and developing planned giving strategies.

  • Advising on museum patron group involvement and making valuable introductions.

Fiduciary Strategy

  • Providing guidance on collection ownership structures, missions and future distributions.

  • Delivering regular reporting on art collection assets.

  • Conducting USPAP compliant art appraisals for IRS and insurance purposes.

  • Assessing and negotiating insurance policy terms to ensure optimal coverage.

Collection Management Strategy

Our collection management services are designed to protect and enhance the value of your art:

  • Implementing best practices for preventative conservation.

  • Coordinating museum loans and promoting your collection within the art community.

  • Planning exclusive events, such as private museum and studio visits.

  • Curating your collection across multiple homes or institutions.

Whether you’re searching for an “art appraiser near me” or seeking guidance from professionals affiliated with the Association of Professional Art Advisors, our team is here to help. Contact us today and navigate the art world with confidence.

Our business culture is one of service towards our clients and their art collecting rather than one-off sales. Continuity of purpose, stability and alignment of interests strengthen our ability to focus on building and managing outstanding art collections for our clients. The development of an art collection is a bespoke process underpinned with research, dialogue, evaluation and curatorial consideration at every step.

Great collections take time to develop and longterm continuity of management is a keystone of our business. Clients enjoy an ongoing dialogue as we oversee all aspects of governance while your art collection progresses through all stages of growth.

We work with leading experts in concurrent fields to provide the best service for our clients, including art historians, architects, financial advisors and conservationists. Public engagement is also encouraged, through loans, museum patronage and supporting publications.

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Art Collection Governance

Art Collection Cataloguing

Art Market Expertise

Do you need an inventory of your art collection? At Art Partners Advisory, we understand that managing an art collection or personal property can be a daunting task, especially when inherited items accumulate over time. Our team is here to assist you by providing professional cataloguing and database management services tailored to your specific requirements.

We will:

  • Catalogue your art collection according to the Getty Institute object ID™ standards, ensuring a comprehensive and reliable record.

  • Provide bound and/or digitized illustrated inventories that are itemized and organized according to your needs, simplifying the process of tracking and accessing your collection, wherever items are located.

  • Advise on the best art database system for your needs, whether that be an offline solution or cloud-based platform.

  • Oversee the sale and distribution of property, as necessary, allowing you to make informed decisions about your assets while alleviating the burden of logistics.

With our expertise, you can focus on what truly matters, knowing your collection is in capable hands.

Providing professional guidance in an opaque market: as an independent advisory firm with no inventory, we provide impartial advice tailored to your needs and free of any conflict of interest, unlike dealers, auction houses or galleries.

Art-backed lending has become more common in recent years as collectors seek to optimise their art collections and taxable assets. As art collectors and their financial advisors increasingly manage art assets, solutions such as rental leasebacks after a transfer of ownership may be an interesting solution to enjoying your collection while creating a beneficial ownership structure. We are happy to provide advice regarding this sector of the art market; for example:

  • Collectors wishing to lend against their artworks or secure financing for acquisitions.

  • Financial services experts (for example private equity and investment management firms) wishing to learn more about the art market, future outlook and how they can best be involved.

  • USPAP compliant appraisals to prepare rental rate calculations.