CONSULTING
Mahler Fine Arts Consulting, Inc. provides service to both experienced and beginning art collectors and buyers. Whether advice is sought in purchasing a single artwork or developing a collection over time, Mahler Fine Arts is a valuable advisor. Through education and exposure to a broad range of artists, galleries, museums, art fairs and events, Mahler Fine Arts Consulting provides clients an insider's entree to the art world, tailored to their particular interests. A full range of services associated with art collecting is offered by Mahler Fine Arts Consulting, Inc.


Planning

  • Review of existing collection, which may include appraisal and brokerage of selected pieces for resale, suggested restoration, reframing, and placement of art.
  • Evaluation of space appropriate for placement of art in terms of physical dimensions, use of space, design, and safety considerations.
  • Personal interview with client regarding aesthetic preferences, budget, and time frame of project.
  • Selection of fine art for purchase from a wide range of sources including regional, national, and international galleries, private dealers, unaffiliated artists' studios, and works for resale from auctions, individual and corporate clients.
  • Selection of artists to be involved in planning and/or creating site-specific artworks.
  • Presentation of proposed fine art options to clients using a combination of images and actual artworks.

Implemention

  • Purchasing art on the client's behalf negotiating the best price.
  • Renting artworks for the client from available sources.
  • Commissioning artists to do site-specific works.
  • Framing design of museum quality to provide optimum protection for the client's investment.
  • Professional installation for correct and safe placement of art.
  • Documentation of artworks in a written standardized form with digital images.

Continuing

  • Educational presentations and lectures, both formal and informal, to increase knowledge and understanding of art and awareness of the artists' process and intent.
  • Appraisal of the current value of the art collection.
  • Maintenance and rotation of the art collection.
  • Resale of artwork















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