Our Other Services

We have developed a first class support and advisory service to help clients manage their collections with our own bespoke Database. We can provide overall curatorial support or create a bespoke package of any combination of the following service elements.

Collections Management

• Identify items requiring conservation.
• Identify appropriate conservators and restorers.
• Plan and run programmes of restoration and conservation.
• Draw up a disaster plan.

Valuation & Insurance

• Ensure appropriate and up-to-date valuations are in place.
• Help negotiate preferential rates from insurers.
• Provide third party valuations for acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on valuations for raising capital.

Professional Services

• Provide introductions to experienced tax planning professionals to help with IHT and CGT planning or with family division (divorce, probate, raising funding, etc.).
• Undertake valuations for the transfer of items into trusts, the creation of art holding companies or partnerships, etc.
• Provide valuations and help negotiate for the leasing of items under Chattels Rental Schemes.
• Help with the creation of Philanthropic Trusts.
• Assist with requirements of the provision of public access to exempt items.

Property Related Services

• Make recommendations in respect of the environment and conditions in which items are held.
• Review security, insurance and related issues.
• Advise on decoration and restoration of property.
• Assist with moving to new property.
• Arrange for carriage and secure storage