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Photography Market
Services For Collectors
Overwhelmed by the growing photography market? Scared you’ll make a mistake? Don’t know where to begin? Let us help you become a smart/er and more confident photography collector!
Visit to the Howard Greenberg Gallery
Visit to the Yancey Richardson Gallery
Visit to the Laurence Miller Gallery
Advising
Working closely with both new and seasoned collectors, we provide personalized advising services catered to each client’s specific needs.
We offer:
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A unique insider perspective as a long-time and well-regarded collector
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Acquisitions strategy development, no matter the budget
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Personalized gallery / art fair / auction visits to meet the professionals and look at images up-close
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Research and meticulous vetting (primary and secondary market images) including provenance, date and condition
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Advice on framers, insurance and inventory management; on installation no matter an apartment, house or office space
Contact us for more information.
Private Visits
We conduct on-site and virtual private behind-the-scenes visits to galleries, auction previews, art fairs, artist studios and private collections. A personalized itinerary is created to align with the client’s interests and collecting goals.
Artist Salons
We offer exclusive "Artists Salons" to provide insight on contemporary photographers and the market. These unique experiences offer the ability to view images firsthand and discuss the marketplace with both artists and leaders in the field in an intimate setting.
Workshops
Designed for nascent to the more experienced collector, we offer a bird’s-eye-view of the market as well as a deep dive into the fundamentals of the medium. We’ll equip you with the knowledge to buy with confidence and the tools to become a smart and thoughtful collector.
Topics:
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Where to shop
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For-Profit vs. Non-Profit resources
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Questions to ask before spending a penny
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Buying tips: galleries vs art fairs vs auction houses
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How to buy at auction
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Pricing
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Vintage vs. later prints
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How to decipher markings: signatures, stamps, editions
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Administrative tips: appraisals, insurance, inventory management, framing, and installation
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Virtual or on-site visits to galleries, art fairs and/or auction previews often round out the experience
Testimonials
"Alice guides folks through the photo market using her connections, gaining backroom access to auction houses and galleries. Her knowledge is impressive, which she generously shares.”
— Emily Bierman
Head of Photographs, Sotheby’s New York
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