Art is beautiful – but it's a lot of work
The saying refers to the creation of art – and applies to how we deal with it. Do you need assistance? Tell me what you need, and we will find a good solution. Whether you are buying, owning or selling art, I am here to advise and assist you.
Art is a matter of trust.
My professional background is not in art dealing, but in museums. This sets me apart from other art consultants and allows me to contribute specialised experience to the usual service profile. Find out more in this short video.
For 27 years, I worked in museums in Germany and the United States, most recently as head of the glass collection at the Kunstpalast in Düsseldorf. I conceived the exhibitions „Glass of the Alchemists“ in Corning, USA, in 2008 and „Art and Alchemy“ in Düsseldorf in 2014. Since 2016, I have been a member of the vetting committee of the TEFAF art fair in Maastricht; since 2017, I have been an expert on the television programme „Kunst + Krempel“ (Art + Junk). I am a member of the Professional Association of Art Experts I also manage a forestry business and take care of the maintenance of Barntrup Castle.
Services
acquisition
Support with selection, checking offers, putting you in touch with dealers. No purchasing or sales activities of our own.
care
How should a work be hung or displayed in order to be effective and not suffer damage? Recommendations for cleaning.
continuation
Mediation and advice on the handling of loans for exhibitions, security measures and upcoming transports.
attribution
Compilation of a meaningful inventory. Who created the works, when were they created, what do they depict?
status assessment
Any damage and restoration work will affect the market value. Does the work require conservation measures to preserve it? If necessary, we can refer you to suitable experts.
authenticity check
Recommendation of trustworthy experts if relevant expert opinions are required.
provenance research
Determining origin and changes of ownership is an important market factor.
assessment
Assessment of the potential significance of the works on the market and derivation of insurance and sales values from this. Explanation of the significance of these values.
Reason and objectives
Which interests should be satisfied and which goals achieved?
problem analysis
Identification of any obstacles, conflicts and contradictions arising from the desired objectives or the framework conditions.
scenarios
Development and presentation of possible approaches with their advantages and disadvantages.
Implementation
Mediation, support and supervision of the process at every stage, „from start to finish“.
storytelling
A work of art has many stories – those of its artistic content, its previous owners, its acquisition... Especially in the case of inheritances and gifts, it is important to record these for future owners.
acquisition
Support with selection, checking offers, putting you in touch with dealers. No purchasing or sales activities of our own.
care
How should a work be hung or displayed in order to be effective and not suffer damage? Recommendations for cleaning.
continuation
Mediation and advice on the handling of loans for exhibitions, security measures and upcoming transports.
attribution
Compilation of a meaningful inventory. Who created the works, when were they created, what do they depict?
status assessment
Any damage and restoration work will affect the market value. Does the work require conservation measures to preserve it? If necessary, we can refer you to suitable experts.
authenticity check
Recommendation of trustworthy experts if relevant expert opinions are required.
provenance research
Determining origin and changes of ownership is an important market factor.
assessment
Assessment of the potential significance of the works on the market and derivation of insurance and sales values from this. Explanation of the significance of these values.
Reason and objectives
Which interests should be satisfied and which goals achieved?
problem analysis
Identification of any obstacles, conflicts and contradictions arising from the desired objectives or the framework conditions.
scenarios
Development and presentation of possible approaches with their advantages and disadvantages.
Implementation
Mediation, support and supervision of the process at every stage, „from start to finish“.
storytelling
A work of art has many stories – those of its artistic content, its previous owners, its acquisition... Especially in the case of inheritances and gifts, it is important to record these for future owners.
Dr Dedo von Kerssenbrock-Krosigk
74 Upper Street
32683 Barntrup
kunst@schlossbarntrup.de
0172 583-7031
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