Benefits of A Well-Defined Art Collection
- A well-defined Chinese art collection reflects your unique aesthetic taste.
- An analytical art catalogue identifies the strength and the weaknesses of your Chinese art collection.
- A carefully-documentation helps you maintain an adequate level of insurance coverage.
- An up-to-date art appraisal allows you to insure your Chinese art collection in the most approriate and cost-effective manner.
- An up-to-date appraisal of each work allows you to make an informed decision.
- A carefully documented catalog with provenance allows you to complete your estate planning or prepare for taxation when necessary.
Features of a Strong Chinese Art Collection
Building up a strong art collection demands expertise, professional training, and knowledge of the market. Hiring a qualified professional to document your art collection is necessary. A high-quality strong Chinese art collection should possess the following features:
- Consists of works by well-established artists, ancient or contemporary. The value of your art collection depends largely on how well-known your artists are.
- Holds the best works of your desired artists. The value of an art object is not necessarily guaranteed by the identity of the signed artist; rather the quality of the work signed by the artist.
- Focuses on a theme or themes. An art collection with a carefully defined theme or set of themes entails maximum value.
- Displays an appreciation for master artists of the past, either their signed works or the best-quality copies of their masterpieces by famous artists of later generations. Works signed by famous artists of the Song and Yuan dynasties (10th -14th entury) or masterpieces of Ming and Qing dynasty (1368-1911) artists are rare and most desirable.
How to Order Our Art Consultation Services
1. Starting with a preview of your property for appraisal is wise. Preview information is available at Preview My Artwork. If your property passes the preview, Dr. Wei yang will make a proposal that meets your appraisal need.
2. Be specific about your appraisal need. For example, for sale, you maynot need an appraisaL, working directly with an auction house or dealer via consignment works for most art owners. The interested party or agent will provide you with the needed information (ID, date of creation, artist, value estimates, etc.) for free.
3. Review Your Options: after the preview, Dr. Yang usually offers some practical solutions to meet your appraisal needs. As a matter of fact, some artworks may not qualify for a property appraisal but deserves some professional attention. Dr. Yang's preview comments often includes some practical suggestions for your consideration.
4. If your property merits a full appraisal, and you accept Dr. Yang's proposal, a retainer check and a signed engagement letter are required to initiate Dr. Yang's research.
Quality, Honesty and Transparency
Dr. Yang serves her clients with expertise, competence and objectivity. She values quality, honesty and transparency in her practice. From the beginning to the end, Dr. Yang will NEVER misleads you, and she will never ask you to pay for services that are unnecessary for achieving your goals. An appraiser's job is to provide you with objective advice at the minimum cost. Dr. Yang will be completely honest about the art you own and its market potential or if it is just an artwork for fun. Dr. Yang prepares her written appraisal or research reports based on thorough research on the history, style, and artistic background of your property, as well as the recent performance of similar objects on the current art market.
Dr. Wei Yang is 100% transparent in providing high-quality professional services at a minimum cost. If your property merits a full appraisal, Dr. Yang guarantees that you will receive a quality appraisal report that reflects her expertise, knowledge and unique skills.
If you need some professional guidance, considering a preview of your property for appraisal is wise. Preview information is available at Preview My Artwork.
