Consulting

Art & Antique Consulting Services

Navigating the world of fine art, antiques, and high-value collectibles requires knowledge, experience, and strategic insight. From valuations and market analysis to acquisition strategy and expert testimony, professional consulting helps collectors, institutions, and investors make informed, confident decisions.

Robert Levy of ARTXPRT – The Beverly Hills Appraisal Company has provided comprehensive art and antique consulting services across Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, Orange County, Palm Springs, and San Diego for nearly 5 decades. Robert's expertise ensures that clients have the guidance, data, and support needed to manage, expand, or optimize their collections effectively.

Why Choose Art & Antique Consulting

The art and antiques market is dynamic, complex, and often opaque. Whether acquiring, selling, or managing assets, understanding market trends, authenticity, valuation, and legal implications is critical. ARTXPRT’s consulting services deliver:

Professional advice for acquisition, deaccession, or portfolio management
Insight into market trends, pricing, and artist performance
Expert testimony and valuation support for legal and financial matters
Risk mitigation and strategic planning for collectors and institutions
Comprehensive support for estates, fiduciaries, and corporate collections

With decades of experience and deep market knowledge, ARTXPRT ensures clients make decisions with confidence, accuracy, and clarity.

Our Consulting Services

1. Expert Testimony

ARTXPRT provides professional expert witness services in legal disputes involving art, antiques, and high-value collectibles. Our certified appraisers deliver clear, defensible opinions regarding authenticity, provenance, and valuation for:

Estate disputes
Marital dissolution and division of assets
Insurance claims and damage disputes
Appraisal disagreements and contested valuations

Services include written reports, depositions, courtroom testimony, and collaboration with attorneys. Our USPAP-compliant methodology ensures credibility and acceptance in legal proceedings.

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2. Art Advisory

Professional art advisory services help collectors, institutions, and corporate clients make strategic decisions about acquisitions, deaccessions, and collection management. ARTXPRT advisors provide:

Acquisition guidance tailored to market conditions and client goals
Deaccession planning and sales strategy
Portfolio management, documentation, and preservation advice
Investment analysis and risk assessment

Whether building a new collection or optimizing an existing one, ARTXPRT offers objective, market-driven advice to achieve financial, aesthetic, and legacy objectives.

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3. Market Analysis

Understanding market dynamics is essential for collectors, investors, and institutions. Our market analysis services provide data-driven insight into trends, pricing, and artist performance to guide decisions on:

Purchases and acquisitions
Sales or consignment strategy
Portfolio management and valuation
Investment and risk assessment

Reports include comparative analysis of auctions, gallery sales, and private transactions, along with actionable recommendations for both short-term and long-term planning.

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Who Benefits from Consulting Services

Private Collectors: Make informed acquisition, sale, and investment decisions
Corporate Clients: Manage collections for offices, hospitality, or branding purposes
Institutions and Museums: Curate, acquire, and deaccession with strategic insight
Attorneys, Executors, and Trustees: Gain support for legal, estate, or fiduciary matters
Investors: Optimize returns and mitigate risk when collecting or selling

ARTXPRT provides tailored consulting solutions to meet the unique objectives of each client.

Why Choose ARTXPRT

Decades of Proven Expertise
Since 1975, Robert Levy at ARTXPRT has guided clients across Southern California with professional appraisal and consulting services.

Independent & Objective Advice
We do not buy, sell, or broker art, ensuring all recommendations and analyses are unbiased.

Comprehensive Market Knowledge
We provide actionable insights based on extensive market research, auction results, and private sales.

Confidential & Professional Service
All consulting engagements are handled with discretion and attention to client privacy.

USPAP-Compliant Methodology
Our services, reports, and expert testimony adhere to Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, providing credibility and defensibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of consulting services does ARTXPRT provide?
We provide expert testimony, art advisory, and market analysis to support acquisition, sales, investment, estate, and legal decisions.

2. Can your consultants advise on both private and corporate collections?
Yes. We work with collectors, investors, museums, galleries, and corporate clients to provide tailored guidance.

3. How is a market analysis different from an art advisory service?
Market analysis evaluates trends, pricing, and artist performance, while art advisory provides strategic guidance for acquisition, deaccession, and portfolio management.

4. Can ARTXPRT provide expert testimony in court?
Yes. Our certified appraisers are qualified to provide written reports, depositions, and courtroom testimony accepted by courts and insurers.

5. How do I schedule a consulting engagement?
Contact ARTXPRT to discuss your collection, goals, and timeline. We will tailor a consulting plan suited to your specific needs.

Schedule a Consulting Consultation

Whether you are a collector, investor, institution, or fiduciary, Robert Levy of ARTXPRT – The Beverly Hills Appraisal Company provides expert art and antique consulting services to guide every decision with precision and confidence.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and access decades of expertise in Southern California’s art and antiques market.