Individuals and organizations offering their services as Art Advisors
Professionals in question will accompany you in the development and management of your collection. The services they provided affect both the content (among other things, the identification of works of interest, documentation, assessment of market value and even negotiation itself) as well as more technical aspects associated with the daily management of your collection. For example, they will advise you on display/presentation of your works, hooking, the rules of conservation, preservation and minimal maintenance of your collection, etc.
It is a service that is both relevant to the aesthetic and functional criteria associated with the development, sustainability and development of your collection.
Notes to the following table :
Remember:
- Professionals who offer their services in this sector generally have an enviable curriculum both in terms of training and experience. Do not hesitate to ask them about their credentials.
- The amount you will be required to pay for their services is usually concomitant to the level of expertise you will request of them. Get the necessary information before proceeding.
- These consultants are often recognized as experts in evaluation of works of art and generally are members of one or the other recognized associations for certified appraisers. See our section on the evaluation of works of art.
- In North America, the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA) "is a non-profit membership organization of the world’s leading art advisors, curators and corporate art curators. With more than 175 independent art advisors based in 33 cities across Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Israel, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, practicing in multiple areas of specializationquot". They have a Canadian Chapter where you can find à listing otheir Canadian Members. Also in Canada, there is the Arts Consultants Canada / Consultants Canadian Art (ACCA) with a quite similar mandate, but in a larger scope of intervention. They published a Directory of their members.
Texts of interest:
- Paindiris, Jessica. "7 Things to Look for When Hiring an Art Consultant". LinkdIn. September 10, 2019.
- Caron, Gilles. "Do you need an Art Advisor?" Les Collectionneurs Associés. 2021.
- DeLuca, Ralph. "A Collector’s Guide to Choosing an Art Advisor: What to Know, What to Ask, and What to Avoid". Cultured. February 26, 2025.
- Rook, Greg. "Trust, Transparency, and Trickery: Surviving the Secondary Art Market" LinkdIn. March 04, 2025.
- "How To Choose A Fine Art Consultant in 2024" Artelier. June 21, 2024.
- "What Is An Art Advisor & How He Can Benefit Your Portfolio". The Luxury Playbook. March 15, 2025.
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