Alexej von Jawlensky, Murnau, 1910 · National Gallery of Art, Washington
Services.
Advisory
Collection Strategy & Advisory
Collecting is a journey. Every collector is as unique as their works.
Beyond its emotional and intellectual value, art is a real and tangible asset. I offer independent and impartial advisory services, tailored to the needs, interests and values of each client, guiding them to build, expand and enhance collections that reflect their personal vision and aesthetic.
- Collection strategy and development
- Acquisitions and sales through galleries, auction houses or private negotiation
- Strategic deaccessioning
- Exhibitions and museum loans
- Market analysis and artist research
Louis Marcoussis, The Musician, 1914 · National Gallery of Art, Washington
Valuation
Appraisals & Valuations
Knowing the value of a work is the first step to protecting it.
As an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America and registered expert at the Court of Milan, I have extensive experience in valuing individual works and entire collections. I adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the International Valuation Standards (IVS) — the highest professional benchmarks in the field, ensuring independent, impartial and objective appraisals.
- Wealth planning
- Insurance valuations
- Succession and inheritance
- Donations and tax purposes
- Divorce proceedings
- Damage and loss claims
- Art as collateral for financing
- Annual update service
Paul Cézanne, Château Noir, 1900–04 · National Gallery of Art, Washington
Research
Ricerca & Due Diligence
Research is the foundation of every informed acquisition.
Before any acquisition, I conduct thorough art historical research on every work, verifying its authenticity, provenance and condition, and identifying any gaps or inconsistencies. A methodical and rigorous approach that reduces transactional risk and allows clients to acquire with full confidence.
- Art historical research
- Authentication verification
- Provenance research
- Condition assessment
- Market and price analysis
- Legal and ethical compliance
Franz Marc, Weasels at Play, 1911 · National Gallery of Art, Washington
Management
Collection Management
Every work deserves to be documented, preserved and valued.
The proper management of a collection requires time, expertise and ongoing attention. I offer assistance across every aspect of a collection's life, from cataloguing to conservation, from logistics to administration, to preserve its value over time.
- Cataloguing and inventory (Getty Object ID standards)
- Condition reports and conservation
- Logistics and shipping
- Insurance advisory
- Installation and lighting
- Loan coordination
- Digital archive management