RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS IN A GLOBAL MARKET

MCAA brings the highest levels of scholarship and connoisseurship to vetting works of art. Our in-house research is greatly facilitated by a private library, which includes many out-of-print monographs, annotated exhibition catalogues, and other art periodicals and publications. This rare and special resource, combined with our critical judgment and art world experience, is utilized exclusively for the service of our clients, and allows us to take into consideration critical factors such as: provenance, condition, global supply and demand, critical importance and historic significance.

In addition to our in-house research, there are currently more art fairs, gallery shows, biennials and museum exhibitions today than ever before, and MCAA extends the reach of our collectors by attending these shows and events on their behalf. Our proactive involvement in the fair circuit enables access to works that are highly sought-after and rare, and our clients benefit from longstanding relationships with countless gallerists, dealers, auction house personnel and museum curators.

ASSESSING VALUE

Art collecting is a rewarding endeavor on many levels. Nevertheless, many collectors find that value can be obscure and difficult to determine. As a result, we focus our efforts on real-time valuations of artwork within the art market. Our clients typically enjoy extraordinary performance with regard to both short and long-term appreciation of their collections, both financially and art historically. Through trusted relationships, unmatched eyes, and extensive coverage of the global art world, we are able to identify artists and movements of importance well in advance of the market.

Through our proprietary database of private market offerings and past client acquisitions, we have collected extensive information on both the provenance and values of tens of thousands of art objects. This unique archive, along with our analysis of public auction records, enables MCAA to provide collectors with thoughtful and accurate information in advance of every acquisition.

DISCRETION AND CONFIDENTIALITY

We are experienced in working with the collector who prefers anonymity, as well as the collector who chooses to take on a more public profile. While our firm's position in the art world is public and prominent, for clients wishing anonymity, we offer complete privacy and the utmost discretion and confidentiality. For our clients who maintain a more public profile, MCAA is happy to create and nurture opportunities to engage with a larger audience, specific to the client's needs and desires.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Our services do not end once an acquisition is made. On the contrary, it is just the beginning of the lifespan of the artwork. Following an acquisition, we register the details of each work of art and liaise with appropriate vendors to organize framing, proper packing and shipping, delivery and installation on the client's behalf. We also provide counsel to our clients regarding any conservation requirements, and future installations. As with all of our services, collection management is tailored to our client’s individual needs.