COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

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All collectors and institutions require specialized care of their holdings, from documentation to installation care, but only those with in-house professional staff have the facility to meet all the needs that such valuable assets demand.  As consultants, we tailor our work to match the needs of the individual collection and are able to provide a wide range of services.   

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We offer general recommendations on aspects of climate control, security, insurance coverage, photography, framing, lighting, and hanging systems, while introducing specialized vendors for further consultation where necessary.  For works of art that have been requested for international museum exhibitions, we recommend conservation and framing treatments that minimize environmental stress on the artwork, allowing owners peace of mind that humidity levels have fluctuated minimally during the period of loan and transit.

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In addition, one of the most critical steps in the long-term management of an art collection is creating an asset database. Cataloging inventory is an extremely worthwhile investment that allows you to keep all the information – from object acquisition to ongoing invoices and valuations - in a single place. With the numerous digital software tools available today, we can help you pull together various documentation about your collection, allowing you to move away from cumbersome paper copies and accurately maintain important data that allows you to view the growing lifespan of your collection at your fingertips.  Managing the location of your artwork, recording market values, and preserving important documents such as insurance appraisals, condition reports, or loan agreements are much more effectively carried out with a database platform in place.  We can advise you with all of the following matters and provide you with a support level designed for your specific needs.

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·      Climate control

·      Security

·      Insurance

·      Photography

·      Conservation

·      Framing

·      Lighting

·      Hanging systems

·      Museum loans and preparation

·      Catalogue management systems

·      Condition Reporting