What is an Art Advisory?
Definition: Art advisory is a professional service that helps individuals and institutions navigate the art market. Advisors assist with acquisitions, valuation, artist research, private sales, and building long-term collecting strategies.
Advisors may work independently or as part of a firm, often earning fees or commissions. Today, major banks such as UBS, Citi Private Bank, and J.P. Morgan also provide art advisory services to high-net-worth clients, helping them align collecting with wealth management, estate planning, and philanthropy.
While the field is unregulated, many top advisors have backgrounds in curatorial practice, valuation, or auction sales.
