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Advisory Services & Fees

Service 1- Pre-Auction Risk & Reality Report

Confidential written advisory analysis before further financial commitment.

• Risk & provenance analysis

• Foundation/committee exposure

• Auction house acceptance probability

• Legal & financial red flags (provenance gaps, stylistic inconsistencies, market traps

• Clear written conclusion ( PDF 6-10 pages)

Fee: $1,250 each 
Urgent: $2,000
 

Service 2- Second Opinion for difficult or rejected artworks

Independent orientation for refused, inherited, or disputed artworks.
“I don’t tell you what you want to hear. I tell you when to stop.”

• 60-minute confidential Zoom consultation

• Review of documents & images

• Verbal orientation

• Written memo (2–3 pages)

Fee: $750 session​
 

Service 3- Private Collector Advisory

Private Collector Advisory (Retainer)

Ongoing confidential access for collectors, estates, and legal representatives.

• Auction guidance

• Strategic orientation

• Quiet second opinions

• Absolute discretion

Fee: $2,500/month
 
Minimum: 3 months
Availability: Limited

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“Which service should you choose?”

If you are about to bid / buy → Service 1
If you already own it / it was rejected / disputed → Service 2
If you need ongoing access → Service 3