Consultations

The world of personal property can be overwhelming, particularly collections assembled over the years and through generations containing fine art and rare artifacts. The heir or steward of a household full of personal property faces the daunting question: Where do I start? Usually the starting point is a consultation with an expert you trust. With over 40 years of experience working with collectors, designers, museums, and estate planning professionals, we know how to approach large collections assembled over a long period of time. A consultation about a client’s needs and the nature of the collections answers a myriad of questions: How and where is the best place to sell these items? Should we be concerned with how to insure them in the interim? Are some of these pieces even as valuable as the family lore or gallery dealer said they were? Do we need a formal appraisal or can you just put us in touch with the right auction house for our collection? A consultation can save thousands of dollars in unnecessary costs spent on storage, insurance, and shipping. With consultations you can determine the most cost effective way to begin the next phase.