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Independent Art Intelligence 

40+ years of experience.
No conflict of interests
Just clarity.

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Why FAE.llc exists today
Why Serious Buyers Call FAE Before They Commit
  • Buying art today means navigating risk, misinformation, and conflicts of interest.
  • Auction descriptions are opinions, not guarantees.
  • Foundations protect estates — not buyers.

What FAE.llc is not

  • An auction house

  • A gallery

  • A foundation

  • A certificate seller

What FAE.llc provides

  • Independent risk analysis

  • Confidential second opinions

  • Strategic guidance before irreversible decisions

Pre-Auction Risk & Reality Report

  • Identify red flags before bidding

  • Independent analysis of catalog claims

  • Written opinion

Second Opinion for Rejected Works

  • Rejected or contested artworks

  • Strategic reassessment

  • Confidential handling

Private Collector Advisory

  • Ongoing guidance

  • High-value acquisitions

  • Limited availability

Trusted by Buyers Handling Serious Risk

  • Private collectors & families

  • Lawyers & fiduciaries

  • International investors

Client identities are never disclosed.

Independence & Ethics

FAE.llc does not buy or sell artworks presented for review.
FAE.llc has no financial interest in outcomes.
All services are strictly advisory. Confidentiality is absolute.
Client identities are never disclosed.

We offer pre-auction art advice, art advisory for collectors, a second opinion on appraisals, and art authenticity review.

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