Expertise & Advisory

Thorough assessment of the market value of individual works or entire collections, for example for insurance companies, courts, customs matters, discount arrangements, estate planning, and sales and purchases.

Certification of historical African art as well as ritual and utilitarian objects regarding authenticity, age, quality, origin, and art-historical classification.

Systematic recording and documentation of collections with descriptions, photographs, cultural and geographical attributions, provenance information, and evaluations.

Conceptualization and support of publications and exhibitions, as well as the development of long-term strategies for the establishment, maintenance, and further development of collections.

Advice on gifts and inheritances, particularly on tax-relevant valuation issues as well as on the distribution, acquisition or sale of African art.

Please contact me personally to discuss your request without obligation. My fee is based on the nature and scope of the assignment and is calculated upon agreement.