Consulting
Soustelle Art Advisory is dedicated to providing the highest level of expertise in the European decorative arts to collectors and institutions who seek to profit from Olivier Soustelle’s specialized connoisseurship and deep market knowledge.
Consulting services can be performed independently from an appraisal, or complement one, to further inform clients and satisfy specific needs.
When it comes to the European decorative arts and fine French period antiques in particular, experience and first-hand knowledge of the international marketplace are critical.
Soustelle Art Advisory founder Olivier Soustelle travels extensively year-round to preview auctions, meet experts and high-profile antique dealers, and attend prestigious antique shows in London, New York, and Paris, the traditional leading centers for European antiques, as well as exploring emerging markets.
This international dimension and focus gives Soustelle Art Advisory the tools we require to assist our clients and share information only known to a few art professionals.
Collections Management services
Soustelle Art Advisory Consulting services illustrate our strong commitment to heighten your appreciation for and knowledge of European antiques and the market, and to help you in all aspects of collection management, including:
- Sale of collection in optimal conditions
- Vetting collection for authenticity
- Expert evaluation of collection: editing to fund new acquisitions
- Detailed yearly reports of market for specific items
- Detailed inventory, research and cataloging
- Devising acquisition strategies
- Condition reports and advice for handling, restoration and conservation
- Auction representation
For more details or schedule an appointment, please contact us.
Antiques for living
While many professionally designed interiors are primarily concerned with aesthetic appeal, period pieces in their original condition — whether an 18th century transitional giltwood console table or a pair of Empire gilt and patinated bronze candelabra - add sophistication and will always be coveted objects and rewarding to their owners.
A growing number of discerning individuals are adding a few period antiques or century-old genuine decorative accessories to their otherwise modern interiors. In addition, a renewed interest in beautiful, unique objects have led some to see these pieces in a new light, as investment-grade works of art in their own right.
Olivier Soustelle has seen the best antiques in their categories. This experience looking at antiques with a critical eye to identify superior design or spot condition issues is part of our systematic approach to vetting individual pieces in order to address authenticity and originality.
In the end, it is about buying the finest at the best possible price, and by doing so, increasing your chances for a return on your investment at a later time.
Soustelle Art Advisory has years of thorough expertise and specialized market knowledge that can help you avoid pitfalls and maximize opportunities when hunting for the right piece.
For further information on Appraisal and Consulting Services, contact us.
