Private Client Services
1858 provides expert advisory services to private clients seeking to purchase and divest of art. This process is facilitated by appointing clients with an individual art advisor. The 1858 advisor provides clients with access and market knowledge that is second to none.
As part of 1858’s acquisition services, we provide:
Research relating to desired works of art
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Our dedicated research team encompasses all areas of due diligence when acquiring a work of art.
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1858 employs top analysts of the art market to ensure accuracy of market intelligence.
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Internationally acknowledged experts from renowned private collections, institutions and museums are drawn upon when specialist knowledge is required.
Auction representation
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Representation of a client with the Auction Houses ensures that our client’s identity is kept confidential if requested.
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Arranging of private treaty sales.
Execution of private purchases
- Such purchases are made through our network of private collectors and collections. The collections we access are not available to the general market place and are a combination of museum, corporate and private family collections.
Valuation assistance
- Cataloging
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Valuation of single items and collections are carried out to an exacting standard. Valuation reports generated for clients contain images and detailed descriptions of the works. Such in depth valuation provides clients a great resource in case of loss and insurance dealings. The inventory and valuation process which we employ is a vital tool.
Authentication and attribution
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1858 treats the issue of authentication and attribution with the sensitivity it requires. We only acknowledge and employ recognized authorities to provide qualified attributions on the works of art in question.
Insurance
- As unique as the work of art, so is the individual and risks to take into consideration when looking at insuring art. In light of this, 1858 work with a team of the most qualified Insurance experts. We ensure our clients have the most suitable insurance coverage whatever their individual needs may be.
Shipping, Storage and Restoration
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1858 acknowledges that Fine Art is one of the most delicate commodities to ship taking into consideration the multitude of logistics that come into play. We ensure that only expert fine art handlers and shippers are brought in to handle every movement of your art work.
Tax planning
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The Tax specialists we work with are recognized as leaders in their field and are able to address all tax related issues pertaining to your collection, including issues of multiple residences.
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