Art Collection & Estate Clearance
Help with art collection and estate clearances
A collection of art can grow over many years. There may also come a time when you want to downsize, move, settle an estate or simply reduce a collection. In these situations, it can be difficult to know what to do with the individual works of art.
Lyklema Fine Art helps private clients and families with the careful deaccessioning of art collections and estates. Together, we look at the works of art and determine the most appropriate options for selling them.
Not every work of art should be sold in the same way. For one work, a specialised auction house may be the best option, while another may be better suited to the art trade or a private collector. Where appropriate, Lyklema Fine Art may also acquire works directly.
Finding the right sales route
With my years of experience in the art trade, my background in Art History and my knowledge of the art market, I can help determine the most suitable sales route for each work.
I consider factors such as the artist, quality, period, condition and current market opportunities. Where necessary, additional research can be carried out into the background and sales possibilities of a work.
The aim is not to sell a collection as quickly as possible, but to find an appropriate destination and sales route for each relevant work of art.
Deaccessioning a collection
When reducing a collection, we can look together at which works you would like to keep and which works may be suitable for sale. I help create an overview and advise on the next steps.
When several sales channels are possible, I can advise which party is best suited to a particular work. This may include a specialised auction house, an art dealer or a private collector.
Where possible, I can also take care of contacting these parties, so that you do not have to approach different sales channels yourself.
Estate and household clearances
When settling an estate or clearing a home, it can be valuable to have the works of art considered individually. An estate may contain works by very different artists, from different periods and of varying quality.
Lyklema Fine Art can help identify and select the works of art within an estate and advise on the most appropriate way to sell the different works.
The approach is always careful and discreet, with attention to both the works of art and the wishes of the family.
Selling through auction or the art trade
Not every work of art is best sold through the same channel. Depending on the work, selling through an auction house, an art dealer or directly to a collector may be the most appropriate option.
Thanks to my experience in the art trade and my network within the art world, I can help find the right party for a particular work and guide the sales process.
Lyklema Fine Art can act as an independent point of contact, helping you maintain an overview without having to research all the possibilities yourself.
Personal and discreet
Every collection and every situation is different. A process therefore usually begins with a personal conversation and, when appropriate, a visit to the property.
I work carefully, personally and discreetly and think along with you about the possibilities. This may involve a single collection of artworks, or the art within an entire household or estate.
Would you like help with an art collection or estate clearance?
Would you like to know what possibilities there are for the works of art in your collection or estate? Please contact Lyklema Fine Art without obligation. I would be happy to discuss how we can approach the process and which sales options may be suitable.
Contact us at Femke@Lyklemafineart.com