Our Services
Art Advisory Services
With over 30 years of expertise, we at Behling Art Gallery recognize the deep value our clients place on their collections. We offer personalized art advisory services to guide you in curating and enhancing your collection.
Whether you are in the process of building your collection or planning for a lasting legacy, our strong relationships with galleries, auction houses, and institutions worldwide ensure you have access to a vast range of art to meet your needs and ambitions. Our team collaborates directly with you to facilitate both acquisitions and sales, enriching your collection through strategic decisions. Whether for personal or estate purposes, we work with you to develop customized plans for acquiring, de-acquiring, contributing, and donating works of art.
Behling Art Gallery is renowned for upholding the highest levels of confidentiality and delivering personalized service to our clients.
Appraisal Services
At Behling Art Gallery, we offer professional art appraisal services for collections of all sizes, nationwide. Our team conducts on-site inventories, documentation, and cataloging, providing valuations for insurance, tax, and estate planning purposes.
We conduct thorough market research for each item to determine its value based on the intended use of the appraisal—whether it's for retail replacement cost for insurance or fair market value for donations and estate purposes.
All appraisals adhere to the Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), recognized by the US Congress as the standard for Appraisal Practices and Appraiser Qualifications.
As an IRS Qualified Appraiser, we also provide IRS-compliant appraisals for federal tax purposes.
Our appraisers specialize in:
Fine Art
Rare Books
Carpets
Decorative Objects
Glass
Jewelry
Public Art Appraisals
Behling Art Gallery works closely with stakeholders and communities to bring public art projects to life, enriching architecture and landscapes. Whether purchasing or commissioning new pieces, we collaborate with artists, architects, and designers to strategically place art within your set budget, overseeing the process from initial concept to final installation. We take pride in showcasing both renowned and emerging artists in our award-winning projects, with our clients recognizing the unique value that fine art adds to their properties.
Local governments and institutions often engage Behling Art Gallery for the appraisal and consulting of significant public art collections. A notable example is the iconic public sculpture by Pablo Picasso, which was gifted to the city of Chicago.
Collection Management
Behling Art Gallery offers comprehensive collection management services, addressing everything from physical assessments and inventory to conservation oversight. We coordinate logistics such as loans, shipping, crating, and storage, and we create secure digital inventories to help preserve the integrity and value of our clients' collections. Our goal is to maintain the longevity of your collection for generations to come.
