Picasso Advisory Services
Buying, owning, and selling a Picasso comes with many important decisions. From buying and collecting to investing and selling, our team provides the knowledge, structure, and confidence to help you make the right decisions at every step.
Where to Buy
We advise on the best places to buy Picasso, including:
- Buying in your home country vs. buying internationally
- Auctions vs. galleries vs. private sellers
- Online platforms vs. in-person transactions
- Understanding how location, regulations, and market behavior affect pricing and risk
When to Buy
Timing matters. We guide you on:
- Market cycles
- Period popularity
- Economic conditions
- When patience pays—and when acting fast makes sense
Collecting
We help you build a meaningful Picasso collection with:
- A clear focus by period, medium, or theme
- Long-term structure and documentation
- Strong resale and legacy value
Investing (Buying for Profit)
- What has historically increased in value
- What is likely to grow over the next 3–5 years
- Proven methodologies and performance-based insights
- Surprising market statistics that influence smart decisions
Speculating (Short-Term Opportunities)
For advanced buyers:
- How to identify overlooked or undervalued works
- Short-term resale strategies
- Risk management in fast-moving segments of the Picasso market
What to Buy — And What to Avoid
We help you answer the most critical questions before you buy:
- What should you buy today that is likely to increase in value?
- What should you avoid that may decline over the next 10 years?
- Is the work authentic?
- What is it really worth?
- Are you about to overpay?
- Has the work ever been stolen?
- Is it in good condition?
- Has it been damaged, repaired, or altered?
- Has it been removed from an original set or collection?
Insurance, Packing & Shipping
We guide you through:
- Proper insurance coverage
- Professional museum-standard packing
- International shipping back home
- Customs procedures
- Required paperwork and whether a customs broker is needed
Conservation
We advise on protecting your Picasso from long-term damage, including:
- Temperature and sudden temperature changes
- Humidity and dryness
- Heat sources
- Sunlight and artificial lighting
- Mildew
- Vibrations from traffic, trains, or machinery
- Risks from pets and children
- Homes closed for long winters or summers
- Coastal environments near the ocean
We also advise on:
- Restoration services (when to restore—and when not to)
- Professional framing
- Security systems
Selling a Picasso
When to Sell
We analyze timing based on:
- Market conditions
- Demand by period and medium
- Economic climate
- Buyer behavior
Where to Sell
We help you compare:
- Auction houses
- Art galleries
- Online-only platforms
- Private sales
How to Sell
We guide you through the realities of:
- Auction fees and hidden costs
- Gallery commissions and safety
- Managing endless buyer questions
- Packing and shipping logistics
- Selling privately and how to find buyers
- Whether advertising is worth it
Pricing, Negotiations & Final Sale
We assist with:
- Setting the right selling price
- Price negotiations
- Managing:
- Buyers who want inspections
- Packing and shipping
- Insurance during transit
- Acceptable payment methods
- Delivery guarantees
- Returns and refunds
- Bank fees and transaction costs