Our Services

ACQUISITIONS


Shrine Empire provides expert services for Private Clients looking to start a collection or build on an existing one.

We identify and source acquisition opportunities within the country and globally.

We have access to works of art not generally available on the open market, from private collections and corporations.  

    * Determine a client's art requirement
    * Researching markets and sourcing suitable artworks at a fair market value.
    * Due diligence on authenticity
    * Strategic planning to create an art collection or enhance an existing one.
    * Research into attribution and condition
    * Client representation in transactions
    * Auction representation to ensure client confidentiality.
    * Advice on purchasing at international art fairs
    * Assistance with insurance, shipment and installation


SELLING

A major part of our business lies in the handling of privately owned works offered for sale. Those who acquire art often trade or sell it. There are many different avenues to sell art - public auction, online sales, private dealers, and galleries - it is a difficult choice to make.

Once we assess the market value of an artwork, we can advise how best to sell it, whether by auction or private treaty.

We act with privacy and exclusivity on the dispersal of collections and items for both Private Clients and Corporations looking to sell whole collections or individual works.


CONSULTANCY


We offer many ancillary services in addition to buying and selling. These include:

    * Research
    * Advice on conservation and framing
    * Inventory and appraisals
    * Advice on loans to exhibitions
    * Shipping, security and insurance advice

APPRAISALS


We provide appraisals for insurance. Collectors are given a fully illustrated and indexed inventory of their artwork.

Client confidentiality is of utmost importance to us. We work with insurers, banks, and law firms who lay immense value on client privacy and depend on us to preserve it.

If needed, we can arrange to have works photographed and catalogued.