Our advisory service offers discerning guidance to collectors, institutions and private clients seeking to acquire or deaccession works of Islamic art. Drawing on expertise and a deep understanding of the art market, we provide confidential, research-based advice at every stage of the process.

Wether building a new collection or refining an existing one, we assist clients in identifying artworks of exceptional quality, provenance, and historical importance. Our approach combines scholarly insight with market intelligence, ensuring that every decision delivers the best outcome with professionalism, discretion and transparency. We assist on:

• Evaluating authenticity, provenance, condition, and market position with scholarly precision.

• Providing insight into evolving market trends and opportunities.

• Negotiating acquisitions and sales — privately or through auction — to ensure the most favourable outcomes.

• Advising on timing, presentation, and strategy to enhance both artistic and financial value.

Our valuation and appraisal service provides authoritative assessments for collectors, institutions, and private clients seeking to understand the true worth of their collection or individual items. Combining scholarly expertise with in-depth market analysis, we deliver precise, confidential, and research-driven valuations for a wide range of purposes, including:

• Acquisition

• Sale

• Insurance

• Estate planning

• Collection management

We offer appraisals that balance academic rigor with current market insight. Each valuation is supported by comprehensive documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and integrity of the process.

Our collection management service provides comprehensive support to collectors, institutions, and estates seeking to preserve, document, and enhance their holdings of Islamic art. We approach each collection as a living archive of cultural and historical significance, ensuring that every work is cared for with scholarly attention and professional diligence.

We assist clients in developing coherent strategies for cataloguing, conservation, and display, establishing systems that safeguard both the physical integrity and the intellectual record of each object. This includes the organisation of provenance research, condition assessments, and photographic documentation, as well as the preparation of detailed catalogues and digital inventories to ensure accessibility and long-term preservation.

Beyond the practical stewardship of artworks, we advise on curatorial presentation, exhibition loans, and insurance coverage, as well as succession planning and the structuring of collections for future generations. Our approach integrates connoisseurship, technical expertise, and administrative precision, allowing clients to maintain collections that are not only secure and well-documented, but also intellectually engaging and enduring in their legacy.