Art Consulting Services

Collecting art should be an enjoyable and exciting experience.  Unfortunately not all art will increase in value and dealers and galleries often hard sell the investment portion and neglect the true value.  The opposite is also true when attempting to sell a work of art.

Andy Warhol, the American Pop artist once said that “Art is what you can get away with.”  Art is truly different than anything, as the value is in the perception of who created it, despite the fact that in reality it is only a few dollars of paint, canvas, metal or paper.

How is the cost calculated therefore on something that only has perceived value?  Andy’s statement should be continued as: “The cost of art is anything that you can get away with.”

I know of no law on the books that prohibits paying too much for art or selling your art for too little.

Eldridge Appraisals Inc. never buys or sells anything; our only commodity since 1982 is knowledge, research and advice.  David C. Eldridge, ASA, MRICS, AAA has two degrees in Fine Art, has worked as a museum director and curator and is the only appraiser in the State of Florida with a triple certification with the American Society of Appraisers and is one of eight in the United States.

Selling your art is as perilous as buying.  Recommendations as how and where to purchase as well as how and where to sell are also available.  Our fees are always based on time spent and sales commissions usually offered to the dealer or agent are refused by Eldridge Appraisals Inc. and will result in a lower commission rate or final cost of the art.

Eldridge Appraisals Inc. surveys the art market and works directly with the auction or gallery on your behalf, negotiating  the best terms possible while retaining your privacy.   The process, as with all of our work is confidential; the art will be reviewed using our library and extensive resources.  The actual content of the report will be determined by the client’s needs and may be a simple snapshot or extensive research and documentation.

The more information you have the better decision you will make.