Advisory

KAHLO EXPERTS ADVISORY SERVICES

Our comprehensive advisory services are designed to guide you through every critical decision and hidden complexity in the market for Frida Kahlo's work and related art.

Buying Advisory

We provide strategic guidance on the crucial variables that affect value, authenticity, and long-term satisfaction.

Where to Buy

• Is it better to buy in some countries rather than others? We analyze tax implications, export restrictions, and market maturity across key regions.
• Is it better to buy in your home country? We weigh the pros and cons of local vs. international purchases.
• Does it make a difference if you buy from an auction house, an art gallery, a private seller, or an online platform? We decode the risks, opportunities, and negotiation dynamics of each channel.

When to Buy

Does timing matter? We interpret market cycles, auction seasonality, and economic factors that influence optimal buying windows.

Strategic Buying Approaches

• Collecting: Building a meaningful collection with a lasting legacy.
• Investing: Buying for medium-to-long-term profit.
• Speculating: Advanced methods for short-term market opportunities.

What to Buy (and What Not To)

• What will increase in value in the next 3 to 5 years?
• What will decrease in value over the next 10 years?

Due Diligence and Valuation

The most critical step between you and a purchase. We ask and answer the hard questions so you don’t have to.

1. Authenticity: Is it real?
2. Fair Market Value: What is it really worth?
3. Price Analysis: Are you about to pay too much?
4. Clear Title: Has it been stolen or is it subject to a claim?
5. Is it in good condition?
6. Has it been damaged or repaired?
7. Has it been modified from its original collection?

Post-Purchase and Collection Management

Protect your investment and ensure its preservation for generations.

Logistics and Compliance

1. Insuring: Securing the right coverage for market value and specific risks.
2. Packing and Shipping: Expert handling for safe transport back home.
3. Customs: What paperwork is needed? Will you need a customs broker? We navigate international regulations.

Art Conservation at Home

1. Environmental Controls: Temperature, temperature changes, humidity, and dryness.
2. Hazards: Heat sources, sunlight, artificial lights, mildew, and vibrations from traffic or machinery.
3. Living Hazards: Cats, dogs, and children.
4. Specific Scenarios: Houses closed in winter/summer, properties very close to the ocean.
5. Professional Care: When and how to seek professional restoration services.

Presentation and Security

• Framing: Conservation-grade framing that protects and enhances.
• Security Systems: Practical and discreet solutions for home or storage.

Selling Advisory

Knowing when and how to sell is as important as knowing what to buy. We maximize your return while minimizing hassle.

Strategy and Timing

• When to Sell: Analyzing market conditions and personal goals.
• Where to Sell: Choosing the optimal venue for your specific piece.

How to Sell: Navigating the Options

1. Auction Houses: How does the commission structure work? Is it outrageously expensive?
2. Art Galleries (Consignment): How safe is it? What are the terms?
3. Online-Only Platforms: What are the reach and limitations?
4. Private Sale: Selling yourself.
5. How to find qualified buyers.
6. Should you spend on advertising?
7. The personal toll: Is selling art affecting your marriage?

Transaction Execution

• Pricing: Setting a realistic selling price.
• Negotiations: Managing price discussions effectively.
• Managing the Complexities of a Sale

We prepare you for:

• Buyer requests for in-person examination.
• The burdens of professional packing, shipping, and insurance.
• Agreeing on methods of payment and navigating bank fees.
• Providing guarantees that the art will be shipped.
• Handling requests for returns and refunds.

Contact us to discuss a tailored advisory engagement.