Art Advisory Services

Art Acquisition & Collection Development

INITIAL CONSULTATION

Purchasing art and building a collection requires a clear understanding of the client’s needs and tastes. Information about a clients’ personal art interests, budget and short and long term goals for their collection are gathered and an appropriate fee structure is created.

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

An analysis of a clients’ current collection allows the necessary documentation to be gathered and creates a quick reference to items in the collection. Piece by piece, we gather information such as artist, year, previous owners and the current estimated market value of each item. Without vital certifications such as provenance and insurance, a collector puts serious value at risk if there is ever a title dispute or accident.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

It is important to identify a focus for your collection. FOSART will help determine your collections’ scope and how to identify a prospective addition. These guidelines should meet your needs and interests, keeping in mind the medium, time period, budget and care requirements of each piece. We help our clients discover and celebrate art that speaks to them, strategically selecting each piece to achieve a cohesive collection. The unique parameters you establish in the beginning will lend your collection greater cohesion down the road.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Staying informed of the climate of the international art sphere is vital in identifying its trends. Fernanda’s extensive knowledge of art history helps her evaluate contemporary art in the context of the modern masters that came before. That, coupled with insider knowledge and industry contacts, gives clients access to the best works on the market where the demand surpasses the supply and when, in many cases, the most desirable works of art are not in public view.

Art Collection Management

ART CATALOGUING

Cataloguing an art collection creates a personalized database that houses the relevant details of each piece. Acquisition details, provenance, location information and physical condition are recorded to help the collector understand the collections’ current value and see its evolution from initial investment to present day. The collector will have an overview of the artists represented in the collection and can make informed decisions to enhance its value. Cataloguing is also helpful to insure or sell a piece.

FRAMING AND INSTALLATION

Taking into consideration the collector’s objectives and budget, we make sure that each artwork is displayed in the most aesthetically advantageous way.

PLACEMENT AND REORGANIZATION

Color palette, theme and size all play a role in artwork placement. Site visits and measurements of the artwork and their surroundings are essential to understanding the spatial needs of each piece. When needed, digital renderings are created for visual appreciation and approval before a new curatorial display is implemented.