FOR COLLECTORS

"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." — Edgar Degas

We offer various services for the collector from valuations, authentication, and restoration advice. We can also help create archives for your heirs which place the work in its time-line and detail why it reflects your collection goals. We can also recommended dispersal routes and ‘next steps’ for your heirs, effectively ensuring the seamless transition from you to the next generation. We help with placing your artwork within a museum which will benefit from it, should that decision be the right one for you.

Our founder Flo Horswell is a recognised sculpture expert, who currently sits or is chair of, over seven art-fairs on the vetting and standards Committees - such as PAD, LAPADA, Decorative and Antiques Fair, CADA and Treasure House. She has journeyed through specialisms from the 19th century, to today, meeting like minded experts in other mediums along the way. We only work with independent specialists.

  • RESTORATION

    Restoration can be done respectfully or it can make the pieces look so different that the depth of age is lost. In contemporary works, often the artist’s subtlety can be removed without anyone noticing. We only work with restorers who can ‘restore’ and not ‘repair’ - the difference is subtle but vital for the protection of your work.

  • VALUATION

    We are independent. We are realistic.

    We work with a variety of exit routes which change as the market does, always with your benefit in mind. We suggest a rounded list of options for dispersal and are experienced with probate.

  • BASES AND FRAMES

    Both can make or break the appeal of your work. We have a varied list of suppliers and designers who can help ensure a beautiful outcome. We are aware of safety concerns and the pitfalls of how works interact with the humans in your home.

  • RESEARCH AND CERTIFICATION

    Today most artworks need certificates, purchase paperwork and provenance. Even if your work is not yet of a value where the government requires this for sale or exit, increasingly this is required for onward sale.We have an expert group of researchers who can help to place your artwork in its timeline.

  • WEBSITES

    Large collections should be treated in the same way as galleries or museums. We design websites which show your collection to allow it to connect with museums, academics and we help to facilitate loan requests.

  • PRINTED DESIGN

    With our varied team of in-house and external design partners we can create for you a book or catalogue of your collection. This can be for fun, for your heirs or serve as a way to promote your collection.

  • DIGITAL ARCHIVES

    We are experts in creating archives, without which it is impossible to remain in control of your collection. This can be a requirement of insurance but it is vital for your heirs. We can organise photography, research, the tech and the team to do it for you.

Herbert Haseltine

We are currently working on a catalogue on the work on Herbert Haseltine with the permission of the heirs. If you have a work you would like included please do get in touch.