Art Advisory
Our extensive network in the international art market enables us to advise and source artworks across all price point and art categories,
from post-war to contemporary, and from installation to museum quality paintings.
Areas of Services
Research and Market Analysis
CUSA utilizes a full range of resources, from industry databases to historical auction records, to conduct tailored research on individual artists and market analysis on art market trends that empowers your decisions on art acquisition.
Sales and Acquisition Strategy
One of the key components of CUSA’s areas of services lies in handling the sales and acquisition of artworks. After understanding your taste and expectation, we develop acquisition and deaccession strategies through our global network of galleries, auction houses, art dealers and institutions. Due diligence is conducted on every piece of art to protect your interest.
Collection Management
The primary goal of collection management is to provide a comprehensive profile of each artist and artwork in your collection. Every vital piece of information will be documented with a collection management database. As a collection grows, a thorough catalogue will help avoiding uncertainty which can arise from the loss of history and provenance.
Curatorial Advice
The aim of our curatorial advice is to refine the focus of your collection. We help clients to develop their collections with a distinctive and coherent narrative that will maximize the quality and significance of your art.
Insurance and Valuation
To accurately value an artwork, CUSA analyzes from a wide range of perspectives. We draw on extensive database of art market trends and prices in both primary and secondary markets, and specific research on the condition and historic significance of each artwork. We can assist with fine art insurance and arrange the most suitable and cost effective policy for your collection.
Logistics and Installation
CUSA offers complete logistics and installation management to ensure your collection is being transported safely and displayed to its best advantage. We work with the best professionals in each of the fields, coordinating transport, import and export clearance, installation and fine art storage that meet your objectives and budget.
Art Contracting and Regulatory Support
We offer guidance to review and negotiate sales and loan agreements with foundations and institutions, auction houses, galleries, private collectors, and other vendors of art-related services.
Conservation and Framing Assistance
Proper conservation and framing is crucial to protecting, maintaining and enhancing the value of an artwork. CUSA has cultivated longstanding relationships with conservation and framing specialists, we connect our clients with trusted professionals and advise on the most optimal conservation solutions and framing recommendations for your artwork.