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Procurement

Whether you are searching for quality work by any of Australia’s most famous artists, through to the mid career performers, or even emerging artists, Look Art Consulting can locate the very best quality and value artworks.

I have an extensive network of contacts throughout Australia – from Auction Houses, Dealers to Galleries, so am well placed to know exactly when and where to source a work.

As a skilled art professional I can help a new collector reduce their learning curve for collecting art. Engaing my services ensures the purchasing process is time and cost effective.

I can advise and navigate clients through this often intensive process, which includes:

◦ Viewing the works

◦ Knowing the right price which represents Value & Quality

◦ Independent Condition Reports

◦ Researching the piece

Comparing it to the latest Market Analysis

through to arranging Transport, Insurance and Installation.

I regularly alert clients when a work of interest becomes available and also attend numerous gallery show openings and art fairs, enabling me to inform clients as to what’s hot in the Art Market.

ALL artworks Look Art Consulting sells or procures have their authenticity guaranteed and an Insurance Valuation Certificate provide

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Secondary Market

Through Paul’s hands on experience and extensive knowledge, Look Art Consulting can astutely advise clients buying or selling in the volatile arena, which is referred to as the Secondary Market. This is of particular relevance as there can be many pitfalls for the uninitiated.

With this practical experience together with the strong professional relationships Look Art Consulting has developed, clients are offered a service which ensures the Auction House system works best for them.

Buying through an auction

All too often inexperienced buyers purchase on impulse or pay too much in the heat of the moment and then with hindsight, later regret their decision. The Auction Bidding Service has been specifically introduced for clients developing their collections and includes:

◦ Independent Condition Reports

◦ State of the Market Reports

◦ Art Auction Sales Research◦ Bidding strategies at auction 

As an Art Auction Advocate I bring my experience and understanding of the auction business ,to avoid many dangers of bidding at auction. Bids are executed on behalf of clients to ensure every lot is acquired at the best possible price. Having an extensive knowledge of the market means knowing how much to bid, so as to secure an artwork which represents value. One of the main reasons collectors and investors use a Bidding Service is to maintain their anonymity.

Selling through Auction

Auction Houses vary greatly in the cost of their Vendor Fees as well as their service and market coverage. We advise clients on the most appropriate auction house who have the best positioning to achieve best result for a particular work.

This low rate has been calculated working on the premise thatLook Art Consulting is a stakeholder in the work and will most likely be involved in the re-sale of the piece.

There are many factors to consider when placing a work in the auction market:

1/2 Selling through Auctionthe Timing of a sale for a specific work catalogue

supervising pre-sale and advance Marketing Monitoring any competing works featured in other catalogues, ensuring the most Relevant location for the auction – Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, or internationally selecting the most Appropriate Auction House the best Vender’s Commission rate available the best Catalogue and Marketing exposure

Collections

Look Art Consulting works closely with collectors to establish and maintain their collections. This includes collaborating with architects, and interior designers and decorators to respond to any changes in a client’s art requirements.

I maintain collections with includes procurement, cataloguing and valuing as well providing the logistical support for loans and gifting etc for both private and corporate collections.

I can also oversee the rationalisation of a collection, by providing advice on purchasing new works and as well as deaccessioning works no longer wanted.

Collection Management includes: buying or selling works of art. framing, conservation, hanging and lighting, transport, storage,

Framing Services

I can advise on framing artworks and can offer considerable discounts on framing from the regular retail price.

I can also advise and coordinate conservation and archival maintenance of your collection.

Picture Hanging & Hanging Systems, I provide advice and assistance with hanging artworks. Organising for professional technicians to install and hang your artworks, particularly in regard to hanging systems.

Insurance, Look Art Consulting has strategic links with leading insurance providers who deal specifically with art and who will understand the specialized requirements in covering your collection.

Logistics:Transport and Storage

Look- Art Consulting can provide free delivery locally (Melbourne) or can arrange delivery anywhere in the world through specialist art couriers.

Look-Art Consulting also has relationships with a number Art Storage facilities and can advise on any storage requirements.