What a Good Appraisal RFP Actually Looks Like
Most appraisal engagements start with a phone call and a handshake. Here is how a structured RFP process protects your interests and delivers better outcomes.
Perspectives on collection management, governance, and the art world.
Most appraisal engagements start with a phone call and a handshake. Here is how a structured RFP process protects your interests and delivers better outcomes.
Large collections outgrow spreadsheets fast. Here is what institutional-grade governance actually requires, and what happens when you skip it.
Specialized shipping for high-value collections requires expertise that general movers do not have. The risks of getting it wrong go beyond damage.
Most collections are underinsured because valuations go stale. Here is how to build a defensible revaluation cycle, and the warning signs that yours is overdue.
How Title Concierge coordinated a corporate collection revaluation across three cities, and what it reveals about managing specialist engagements at scale.
Family offices manage collections worth millions but rarely apply the same governance rigor as financial portfolios. The audit trail is where this gap becomes dangerous.
Estate attorneys who understand collections attract premium clients others never reach. Learn why this underserved asset class builds practices.
From Private Equity to Picasso, liquidity concerns are reshaping how the ultra-wealthy manage their portfolios. Art and collectibles may hold the key to accessing capital without selling.
Public art isn't just decoration. It's a proven driver of foot traffic, tenant engagement, and property value. Here's how creative placemaking activates urban spaces and why it demands asset-grade management.
For Canadian corporations, acquiring artwork isn't just a cultural investment. It can also be a tax-efficient one. Learn about CCA eligibility, documentation requirements, and how to stay audit-ready.
How IRC ยง1014 can save beneficiaries millions in capital gains taxes and why proper valuation of art and collectibles is essential to capture the benefit.
How undefined terms in Robin Williams estate plan led to 13 months of litigation over 300 personal items, and what it teaches us about documenting tangible property.
How to balance fairness and sentiment when allocating cherished family possessions among beneficiaries.
Strategic approaches to transitioning fine art collections across generations without compromising artistic or financial value.
Modern software solutions are bringing transparency, efficiency, and collaboration to the traditionally paper-heavy process of estate administration.
Understanding how credit-based preference systems can lead to more satisfying outcomes when distributing estate assets.
Proactive steps collectors and estate holders can take now to ensure their possessions transition gracefully to the next generation.