Collectors’ Guidelines

 

S E A R C H   E X P E R T I S E  A N D  A D V O C A C Y:

The 14 Essential Components

of the ARTLINKGLOBAL Process

See Also: ArtlinkGlobal Auction News Advisories at:  

 http://artlinkglobaladvisory.wordpress.com/

See Also: ArtlinkGlobal Benchmarks for Designers at:  

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22926344

 

1. Vet authenticity, condition and provenance in concert with auction house experts and independent appraisers

2. Reference forward detailed high definition photos showing structure, patination and signatures

3. Engage relationships long established with most major and/or specialty auction houses

4. Develop value-for-money bid limit strategy in the context of host country economic conditions.

5. Ascertain and recommend best practices re auction timing, size, place-where, and art “season”.

6. Submit bids with the ARTLINKGlobal screen insuring the collector’s complete anonymity from big data.

7. Advise collector re bid limit, track auction in simulcast.

8. Forward bidding outcome in real time.

9. Arrange payment, packing, insurance and shipping with known fine arts shippers.

10. Where practicable uncrate, inspect, time-stamp photograph and install the purchase.

11. Provide expert advice on international tax protocols.and art history research.

12. In the event of sale, proffer research to require the auction house to put on a viable reserve.

13. Create a secondary sale strategy for any object which is “bought in” and then offered in a private sale.

14. Recommend conservation experts when needed.

 

C O M P L E X  M A R K E T  D Y N A M I C S

Artlinkglobal guides collectors through a complex market place as they create, manage or de-accession an art and antiques collection.

 

E C O N O M I C  A N A L Y S I S  A N D   A R T   C O N N O I S S E U R S H I P

Artlinkglobal is the most advanced and customized internet aggregator of fine antiques at auction.  Distinguished by degrees in International Economics and Art History, with 40 years of collecting at auction, Artlinkglobal advises collectors across both economic and aesthetic guidelines.

 

E A C H   P R O J E C T   I S  U N I Q U E L Y  D I S T I N C T I V E

Artlinkglobal projects are tailor-made to the needs of each collector’s taste, style, budget and timing.  The search scope is global, yet personalized to each collector’s singular and exclusive preferences.

 

  • Economist and Art Historian:
  • Proprietary search, authentication and strategic implementation at auctions worldwide