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Art as an Investment

Claude Monet Recently Sold Works

Monet and his works are a specialty for us at Heather James Fine Art, having sold dozens of his paintings over the years. More…

The Art Market March 2023

Heather James Fine Art co-founder Jim Carona discusses the art market resilience and offers insights into investing in art during bear financial times. More…

Art Market Resilience

Heather James Fine Art co-founder Jim Carona reviews the art market’s performance during previous recessionary periods and offers key observations as to why the art market has proven to More…

Art as an Investment

Fine Art is listed among the best bets for 2022. See our in depth analysis of art as an asset in your portfolio. More…
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Education

Recently Sold Top Works

Heather James Fine Art provides a wide range of client-based services catered to your specific art collection needs. More…

Ansel Adams: Affirmation of Life

Heather James presents an intimate examination of photographs by Ansel Adams. More…

Claude Monet Recently Sold Works

Monet and his works are a specialty for us at Heather James Fine Art, having sold dozens of his paintings over the years. More…

The Art Market March 2023

Heather James Fine Art co-founder Jim Carona discusses the art market resilience and offers insights into investing in art during bear financial times. More…
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Press

Artnet News – Evolution of Art Galleries and Their Role in the Marketplace

October 6, 2023
Artnet News - 7 Questions for Dealers Jim Carona and Montana Alexander on the Evolution of Art Galleries and Their Role in the Marketplace. With locations worldwide, Heather James Fine
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Art Couple: Herb Alpert and Lani Hall

March 7, 2023
Herb Alpert talks art and music with Desert Magazine.
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Heather James loaned Van Gogh included in “Van Gogh in America” draws crowd

October 2, 2022
Heather James loaned Van Gogh included in "Van Gogh in America" draws enthusiastic crowd.
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Heather James loans major Van Gogh to “Van Gogh in America”

September 30, 2022
Heather James loans "Harvest in Provence," which Van Gogh painted in 1888, inspired by the landscape and colors of Arles, France, to Detroit Institute of Art for "Van Gogh
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News

Recently Sold Top Works

Heather James Fine Art provides a wide range of client-based services catered to your specific art collection needs. More…

Celebrating Paul Wonner and William Theophilus Brown

Heather James and The Crocker Museum of Sacramento celebrate the lives and careers of seminal Bay Area Figurative artists Paul Wonner and William Theophilus Brown. More…

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Installations

With many years of experience curating museum exhibitions and creating corporate collections, Chip Tom and Heather James Fine Art were the perfect match for the Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher More…

Sell Your Blue Chip Works With Heather James

Heather James Fine Art is actively seeking Blue Chip artworks of art across all major genres and mediums. More…
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Education

Education is of the utmost importance at Heather James Art Advisory. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just beginning, we aim to grow with our clients and believe fully in providing information and insight to help our clients learn and cultivate their art interests.

Curation

Heather James Art Advisory brings decades of curatorial experience with guidance from our Senior Curatorial staff who have organized exhibitions globally at museums, galleries and in private residences. Bringing together aesthetic and art historical elements, we will help your collection and home reflect your artistic interests.

Logistics

HJ Art Advisory provides complete logistics when handling, transporting, and supervising our clients’ artworks. Our oversight involves every aspect of care with the artwork.  We oversee every step of the process with transporting, installing, and storing artworks. We advise on and facilitate framing design, lighting, security requirements, conservation and condition assessment.

Documentation
  • When purchasing artworks, HJ Art Advisory researches the provenance of the artwork and will seek representations and warranties from the seller, that the seller has valid title and that the object is free from any liens, claims and encumbrances.
  • HJ Art Advisory will seek indemnification for a full refund for the artwork in the event of breach of warranty (possibly include this line???).
  • Private Sales and Auction Process: Critical information to capture include:  Artist, Artwork Title, Date, Medium, Dimensions, Price, Image, Offering entity, Provenance, Certificates, Invoice (when possible), Condition report, Liens, Litigation, Ownership Title.
Museum Loans

Heather James has been honored to facilitate loans to top museums across the world including MoMA, the Centre Pompidou, and more. HJ Art Advisory takes care of all the necessary paperwork and logistics for our collectors who decide to lend an artwork to a museum exhibition.

Authentication

HJ Art Advisory maintains the highest standards of due diligence through inquiry, research, and provenance of objects prior to acquisition to determine that clear title can be obtained.  Such research includes, but is not limited to, determining:

  • Ownership history of the object
  • Countries in which the object has been located and when.
  • Exhibition history of the object
  • Publication history of the object
  • Any claims object ownership if they’ve been made
  • Databases of stolen objects relevant to the object
  • The circumstances under which the object is being offered
  • Relevant research sources, including: The ArtLoss Register or other databases.
  • Warranty and indemnification representations from the seller, ensuring the seller has valid title, and the object is free from any liens, claims and encumbrances
  • Nazi/World War II Era research and documentation following guidelines relating to the acquisition of objects likely to have been in German-occupied Europe between 1933 and 1945
Finance
  • HJ Art Advisory assists clients with asset-backed lending, purchasing art for trusts, estate planning. We offer our expertise on art market insights to best position our clients when making decisions for their collection. We work with estates, legal teams, and financial advisors to best support our clients and their goals.
  • Heather James Fine Art is not a registered investment, legal, or tax advisor. All investment and financial opinions expressed by Heather James Fine Art are opinion based on personal research. Past performance is not a guarantee of future return, nor is it necessarily indicative of future performance.
Sales and Acquisitions

HJ Art Advisory is focused on sourcing artworks for potential acquisitions from private sales, auction houses, and artist commissions. HJ Art Advisory continually monitors the private and public market for significant artworks pertaining to our clients’ interests that will enhance their collections. We negotiate the sale or selling price on behalf of a collector in order to achieve the best possible deal for our clients.

Value & Insurance

HJ Art Advisory group evaluates and appraises art collections for insurance valuation, acquisition, and deaccession. This involves in-depth research of both private and public art market analysis to determine value.

Connoisseurship

HJ Art Advisory works with, and on behalf, of clients developing new collections or with well-established collections, providing advice and an in-depth offering of services. Our extensive knowledge and experience along with many years in the art business positions our highly skilled and experienced staff to provide guidance and direction on multiple levels.

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