Allison Whiting LLC

I will use my unparalleled connections in the commercial art world to ensure that your deaccessioned collections are handled by experienced, trustworthy, and capable auctioneers who are committed to delivering the most profitable sale results. I possess a deep understanding of the questions to ask, the potential concerns that need to be addressed, and the terms of sale that your consignment deserves. I will provide bespoke support to your institution to ensure a seamless, satisfying, and profitable sale process. REVIEW ARTWORKS to be sold and recommend appropriate sale venues and platforms. This can be done in person and/or from illustrated lists EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS about the market for artworks proposed for sale CONNECT MUSEUMS with expert appraisers for works proposed for sale PROVIDE GUIDANCE on how and whom to ask for sale proposals ADVISE ON the order in which to sell/deaccession artworks if consignments are large NEGOTIATE FAVORABLE SALE TERMS directly or behind-the-scenes ASSIST YOUR PATRONS IN SALES OF ARTWORKS for the financial benefit of the museum ORGANIZE CHARITABLE DONATION APPRAISALS for gifts of art to the museum DEMYSTIFY THE AUCTION PROCESS private vs. auction sales benefits of transferring property to another museum advantages of using the museum’s name when selling making the most of marketing the sale understanding public relations issues