The Value of an Art Consultant

An art consultant is an expert who advises clients on purchasing art. They have extensive knowledge of art, a large network of artists, and an understanding of art market trends. By providing expert curation, they help clients navigate, the vast and often overwhelming, art market to find pieces that align with their tastes, interests, and investment goals.

One of the main advantages of working with a consultant is their familiarity with the market and ability to identify suitable pieces within a client’s budget. They have

strong relationships with artists, dealers and galleries. This gives them an advantage in locating the right piece and enables them to negotiate better deals on behalf of their clients.

Who requires an art consultant?

Art consultant clients include private individuals, offices and hotels.

Why use an art consultant instead of a gallery?

Art consultants maintain a diverse network of artists across various art styles, whereas galleries usually feature a more limited selection of artists. A gallery typically promotes a specific style of art and will guide you toward artists within that focus.

An art consultant can offer a streamlined end-to-end service

An art consultant has an extensive network of industry resources and contacts. This includes artists, galleries, dealers, framers, and installers. 

In addition to sourcing art, they manage all the stages of art acquisition including framing, packing, delivering, and installing it. In coordinating and managing these services, art consultants can mitigate risk and help clients avoid issues such as authenticity and damage during transportation and installation.

Art consultants find solutions for specific space challenges or interior design briefs

Many art consultants excel in meeting the unique needs of their clients, providing solutions for specific design challenges that ready-made art cannot address.

They offer customised solutions, such as sourcing artwork or connecting clients with artists to create pieces tailored to specific sizes or requirements.

Art consultants have extensive experience with large-scale projects. Hiring a consultant for a significant undertaking, such as a major renovation or expansion, can be immensely helpful in coordinating all the various components. Managing everything on your own can be quite overwhelming. For larger projects such as art for offices and art for hotels with big spaces, art consultants have a sophisticated understanding of how art pieces and placement will collectively fit.

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