I work with clients who are downsizing or who simply wish to raise funds from the sale of a few individual items, through to more general clearance to achieve some return. I can also provide support in the matters arising from a deceased estate.

I assess the items or contents and then target the most appropriate route to sale. This can be through general or specialist auction sales, specialist dealers, or private contacts, whether locally, regionally or nationwide.

I work with private individuals, Interior Decorators and Collectors in searching for items to match a brief or budget, or purely to find a decorative object to fit a space. I can view sales and highlight general or specific items, or source from dealers or privately. I can bid on clients’ behalf or negotiate the price and will organise delivery of any purchases.

I provide a research service for individual objects or collections, identifying items of interest in order to establish their significance or potential value. For more specialist items I draw upon a wide circle of contacts to provide additional expertise as necessary.

I offer more general support with house moves, downsizing, attic clearances and deceased estates and employ various methods of tackling projects depending upon individual requirements. I work in as flexible and systematic a way as possible; an inventory of items can be drawn up if required. I also help with sourcing recommended restorers or conservators.

I can advise on local storage and removal companies or suggest firms I have worked with before. I will oversee the process of packing and transport of items to sale. I take care to minimise waste by finding local charities to aid with clearance or I can identify recycling or re-use options.

If there is a large scale project where tight deadlines are involved I can draw upon contacts who specialise in house moving to assist. Alternatively, I can subdivide the project and deal solely with the art and antiques aspect, or suggest other practical solutions.

Formal valuations for sale, insurance or probate can be arranged as required.

I principally engage with auctioneers in Scotland, Northern England, Southern England and London but will deal with auction houses throughout the UK. This means I usually know of somewhere appropriate to sell or search for items.