Appraisal coordination
A confidential first review of the collection, followed where appropriate by coordination with an independent, suitably qualified specialist for formal appraisal purposes.
Gallery Privé Collector Services
Private Collections
Discreet appraisal, valuation, documentation and collection-management support for private collectors, families, estates and corporate collections.
Protect. Understand. Develop.
Thoughtful stewardship for every stage of a collection.
Whether you own a single significant work or a collection assembled over generations, Gallery Privé provides a clear and confidential framework for understanding, documenting and caring for it.
Each engagement is tailored to its purpose. Where a formal appraisal, conservation report, legal opinion, tax advice or regulated service is required, we can work alongside appropriately qualified independent professionals. Gallery Privé does not provide legal, tax or insurance advice.
Collector services
A complete view of your collection.
Market valuations
Current market context for individual works or complete collections, including artist, edition, condition, provenance and comparable sales research.
Collection cataloguing
A structured digital inventory recording titles, artists, dimensions, media, edition details, purchase history, locations, images and supporting documents.
Provenance research
Review and organisation of ownership history, invoices, certificates, exhibition records, literature references and other supporting documentation.
Condition & conservation
Visual condition review and coordination with professional conservators for treatment recommendations, preventive care and long-term preservation.
Insurance documentation
Preparation and organisation of collection schedules, images, values and supporting records for discussion with your insurer or insurance broker.
Collection strategy
A considered plan for refining, expanding or repositioning a collection according to personal taste, cultural significance, budget and long-term goals.
Acquisition advisory
Independent research, sourcing and due diligence support when considering works from galleries, artists, private sellers, fairs or auctions.
Sales & deaccession planning
A discreet review of works you may wish to sell, with guidance on timing, presentation and the most appropriate private-sale, gallery or auction route.
Framing, storage & logistics
Coordination of museum-quality framing, specialist packing, transport, installation, environmental considerations and secure storage.
Legacy & succession planning
Collection documentation and strategic support for gifting, inheritance, family stewardship or institutional placement alongside your legal and tax advisers.
Ongoing collection management
A continuing private service for annual reviews, inventory updates, new acquisitions, loans, conservation schedules and changing insurance values.
Our approach
Private, structured and proportionate.
1
Private consultation
We discuss the collection, your priorities, intended use of the report and any immediate concerns in complete confidence.
2
Collection review
We examine the works and available documentation, define the required research and identify any external specialists needed.
3
Documentation & recommendations
You receive a clear collection record, findings and prioritised recommendations appropriate to the agreed scope.
4
Implementation & continued care
We can coordinate the next steps and provide discreet, ongoing management as the collection develops.
Confidential enquiries
Begin with a private conversation.
Tell us the size and character of your collection, its location and what you would like to understand or achieve. We will propose a clear scope before any work begins.
