SERVICES

My role in our partnership will be to serve as your advocate.

I will use my unparalleled connections in the commercial art world to ensure that your deaccessioned collections are handled by experienced, trustworthy, and capable auctioneers who are committed to delivering the most profitable sale results. I possess a deep understanding of the questions to ask, the potential concerns that need to be addressed, and the terms of sale that your consignment deserves. I will provide bespoke support to your institution to ensure a seamless, satisfying, and profitable sale process.

REVIEW ARTWORKS

to be sold and recommend appropriate sale venues and platforms. This can be done in person and/or from illustrated lists

EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS

about the market for artworks proposed for sale

CONNECT MUSEUMS

with expert appraisers for works proposed for sale

PROVIDE GUIDANCE

on how and whom to ask for sale proposals

ADVISE ON

the order in which to sell/deaccession artworks if consignments are large

NEGOTIATE FAVORABLE SALE TERMS

directly or behind-the-scenes

ASSIST YOUR PATRONS IN SALES OF ARTWORKS

for the financial benefit of the museum

ORGANIZE CHARITABLE DONATION APPRAISALS

for gifts of art to the museum

DEMYSTIFY THE AUCTION PROCESS

  • private vs. auction sales

  • benefits of transferring property to another museum

  • advantages of using the museum’s name when selling

  • making the most of marketing the sale

  • understanding public relations issues