ART ADVISORY SERVICES
An art advisor is a full-time, recognized professional engaged to
help the new or established collector in every aspect of the formation
and maintenance of an art collection.
First and
foremost, the team of advisors will lend their professional assistance
to help others make intelligent decisions about art acquisitions.
Combining first-hand knowledge and over 50 years of combined experience
in the art market, the advisors will offer individuals their expertise
by way of intricate art research, well established connections
with the art market in the U.S. and abroad, and personal connoisseurship.
For the New Collector •••
Professional expertise tailored to meet the individual’s
specific needs and interests. Assessing their personal objectives
and tastes to determine a personalized strategy for their art
selections. The criteria for the selections of artworks is based
upon the client’s aesthetic preferences, the determined budget,
and the space available to accommodate the works of art.
For the Established Collector •••
Many
people collect entirely on their own, seeking advice from dealers
in their respective field of interest, and many enjoy success
and great pleasure approaching collecting this way. A key benefit
of choosing to work with the independent art advisor is the promise
of the advisor’s objectivity in the advice and counsel which
they offer to the client. A desired image or object should be
approached with caution and deliberate consideration, particularly
if the potential investment is substantial. Collectors of this
stature can benefit from our market intelligence as an informed
and trusted source.
Many serious art collectors are over-committed with their time
and /or may desire client confidentiality; preferring to do business
anonymously through our art advisory firm. Through our extensive
networking and continuous travel to exhibitions and art world
venues, our art advisory services would locate artworks on behalf
of these clients in response to their specific requests.
In addition, specific artworks would be recommended to clients
based on a prior knowledge of their collection or interests. Sources
of artworks would include artist studios, galleries, museum exhibitions,
private collections and auction houses. We may be engaged to physically
inspect art works at auction or through private sales, as well
as to bid for clients at auction.
For the
Corporate Environment •••
Expansion and growth - it doesn't matter what part of the country
you survey, new corporate art collections are being formed, existing
collections are being added to, and new buildings are under construction.
Corporate art collecting has become an established element in
the art world. One of the most important trends that has emerged
in recent years is the way in which a corporation's artwork has
become an important part of the company's overall image. We understand
the role of art in the workplace. We offer high standards and
ethics, and years of professional experience placing artwork in
some of the nation's leading corporate collections.
Resale of Artwork •••
When clients wish to resell works of art we will consult with
them on market analysis and the best strategy to do so. We can
act as the agent or administrator for the sale. Consultation may
be for individual works or for an entire collection.
COLLECTION
MANAGEMENT
The
serious collector is often too busy themselves to be overly concerned
with the management of the collection and would prefer to simply
enjoy the art. The maintenance of art is critical, but time consuming.
Professional
management can preserve the serious collector’s valuable
assets. We will oversee every aspect of a private collection or
corporate collection
including:
• Research, catalogue and record in a specific database every
component in the collection
• Perform annual inspections for condition reports
• Set up and maintain current artist information files as
they pertains to the collection ie: art reviews, current invitations,
articles, catalogues, books, etc.
• Conduct market research necessary to obtain current, up
to date valuation for each work
• Set up and monitor competitive Art Insurance
• Administer correct Storage, Installation, and Atmospheric
Security
• Arrange for shipping, framing, photography, loan agreements,
lighting and security of artworks.
• Develop strategies for managing Trust and Estates with
significant holdings in art. Clients can enlist our art firm in
making decisions about bequests, the method of timing of dispersals
or obtaining probate appraisals.
• Oversee invoicing
Some
Tips for Caring For Your Art:
Whether your
collection consists of a single oil painting inherited from your
family or several valuable works collected through the years,
you need to know how to protect and preserve that art for your
own, and others’ enjoyment. Daily household activities contribute
to what art experts call a “hostile environment.” And
while you can’t duplicate a museum atmosphere in your home,
you can take some steps that will help.
• Try
to provide a stable climate. A room temperature of 70 degrees
with a humidity of 50% is ideal.
• Place
highly valued artworks where they won’t be exposed to strong
morning or afternoon sun; pull the shades when necessary. Special
acrylic that filters out ultra violet rays is now available.
• The
best way to illuminate your art is with a spot - or floodlight,
mounted at least three or four feet from the art. A boxed reflecter
light, mounted over an artwork may concentrate too much heat on
the art.
ABOUT
SCAPE
Who’s Who on OUR Art Team?
Diane
Nelson
For nearly thirty years, Diane Nelson has brought her art expertise
to Southern California. For nineteen of those years, she has been
a noted gallery owner of four contemporary art galleries in Southern
California. One of the longest standing gallery owners for contemporary
art in Orange County, she has exemplified unwavering commitment
to bring consistent, unique and high quality exhibitions to the
region. Additionally, she has lent her support to the career advancement
of many of Orange County's artists and lent her expertise for
the further development of many established collections. Diane
has hosted an unprecedented number of artists' receptions and
lectures, as well as extended her loyal support for the Laguna
Art Museum, Pacific Art Foundation in Newport Beach, the Laguna
Beach College of Art and Design and a large variety of charitable
events. Most recently Diane Nelson Fine Art underwrote for Laguna
Art Museum the prominent traveling art exhibition curated by Gordon
Fuglie, Representing L.A.
Jeannie
Denholm
Jeannie Denholm has been in the art business for over 20 years
and has an extensive background assisting corporations and private
collectors with art acquisitions and curatorial services. She
established an independent business offering art services 12 years
ago, following 10 years experience as Gallery Director for galleries
in Denver, Vail, Aspen, CO and Irvine, CA. Her educational background
includes a bachelor’s degree (BA) in art history, graduate
studies in art history at York University in Toronto, Canada,
and a master’s degree(MA) in Museum Studies and Exhibition
Design from California State University, Fullerton.
Additionally,
Jeannie Denholm worked with The Broad Art Foundation (Santa Monica,
CA) for over 9 years. It was through her work with The Broad Art
Foundation that she became the corporate art curator for AIG-SunAmerica,
Inc. and KBHome. In addition to administrating general collection
management for these large collections, she continues to search
out new artists and artwork for the collections. Jeannie has often
been an invited guest speaker on the arts, she teaches Professional
Studies for senior graduating students at the Laguna Beach College
of Art and Design, and has been a guest curator for a number of
gallery exhibits in California, Colorado, Santa Fe, NM, and Seattle,
WA.
