Bonhams Trusts & Estates team in the US offers support for individuals, their executors and professional advisors, with services ranging from appraisals to auction administration and collection management.
Valuations and appraisals:
- Complimentary assessment of property by appointment or review of documentation
- Expertise across 50+ categories from fine art, jewellery, Asian art, to rare books and motorcars
- Illustrated fair market value appraisals for tax purposes compliant with IRS requirements
- Competitive appraisal fees, based on hourly rates; or a mutually agreed flat fee
Bringing property to auction:
- Creative, bespoke and compelling marketing, press and sale proposals
- Venues includes Bonhams domestic (New York & Los Angeles) and international salerooms (London, Paris & Hong Kong)
- Liaison with Bonhams family of auction houses (Skinner, Bukowskis & Bruun Rasmussen)
- Comprehensive sales plans: auction (live, online & hybrid) and private sales
- For important collections, single owner sales celebrating decedents' legacy
Collection management:
- Full-service advice and assistance with authentication, restoration, insurance and framing
- Connecting clients to museums and institution for charitable donations
- Assistance with tagging, packing, transportation and storage of property
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