Provenance Research & Title.
We conduct rigorous provenance research and title analysis for collectors, institutions, dealers and legal advisers. Our work supports acquisitions, disposals, loans, insurance and disputes wherever the history and ownership of a work is in question.
What this means in practice.
Provenance research is the foundation of responsible collecting and dealing. It establishes the chain of ownership of a work from its creation to the present day, identifies gaps and risks, and provides the basis for informed decisions about acquisition, disposal and lending.
We bring together art-historical expertise, archival research, legal analysis and investigative capability to produce provenance reports that are thorough, reliable and fit for purpose whether for a private transaction, an institutional loan or a legal dispute.
Mandate Scope
What we advise on.
- 01Pre-acquisition provenance research and title analysis
- 02Identification and assessment of ownership gaps and risk periods
- 03Nazi-era and wartime displacement research
- 04Archival and documentary research across multiple jurisdictions
- 05Title opinions and risk assessments for lenders and insurers
- 06Provenance research in support of restitution claims and disputes
- 07Database and registry searches including Art Loss Register
Questions
Frequently asked questions.
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