Gainsborough's

Analytical assessment of individual artworks and collections, focusing on intrinsic value, liquidity, market depth, and jurisdictional demand. Designed to support long-term preservation of value across generations.

Support throughout the auction consignment process for clients who prefer discretion, expertise, and advocacy.

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This includes:

• assessing whether auction is the optimal route to market

• selecting the most suitable auction house

• advising on timing, sale type, and location

• evaluating pre-sale estimates and positioning

• negotiating seller’s terms, including reduction or elimination of seller’s commission

• assessing the appropriateness of auction house guarantees

Where competition between auction houses exists, this is managed to the client’s advantage.

Gainsborough's may act as an intermediary point of contact with auction houses, without acting as agent or principal.

Support for clients acquiring works at auction who require discretion, preparation, and market intelligence.

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This includes:

• pre-sale valuation analysis

• assessment of market depth and comparable pricing

• strategic guidance on bidding environments

• confidential participation where anonymity is required

No bidding or purchasing authority is assumed unless separately agreed.

Where appropriate and subject to artwork suitability, introductions may be made to third-party specialists offering secured, art-backed capital solutions.

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Gainsborough's:

does not advise on borrowing

does not arrange or negotiate finance

does not recommend lenders

Introductions are limited to asset-led suitability and clear title verification (including reference checks against stolen art databases).