Amanda Shore provides a comprehensive and highly personal advisory service for collectors acquiring and managing art internationally. From sourcing and negotiating an acquisition through delivery, installation and ongoing stewardship, Amanda manages the process from beginning to end—saving her clients time, removing complexity and protecting their interests throughout.

Working across 19th Century, Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary art, Amanda draws upon more than twenty years of market experience and an extensive global network to provide access to exceptional works through private collections, artists, studios and estates, leading galleries and major auction houses.

ACQUISITIONS & PRIVATE SALES

Sourcing exceptional works globally, both publicly and privately, with particular emphasis on quality, provenance, condition and value. Research, due diligence, market analysis, valuation, negotiation, acquisitions and strategic sales are managed on behalf of the collector.

AUCTIONS

Managing acquisitions through major international auction houses, from pre-sale research, condition and provenance review, valuation and bidding strategy through purchase, insurance, collection and delivery.

COLLECTION STEWARDSHIP

Overseeing art-insurance, conservation, framing, fine-art storage, condition reporting, independent appraisals, crating, international shipping, customs, installation and collection movement. Amanda manages and stores acquisitions on behalf of collectors, sourcing appropriate independent specialists when required, and coordinating acquisition documentation with collectors.

ARTIST COMMISSIONS & SITE-SPECIFIC PROJECTS

Working directly with internationally recognized artists, studios/estates, and foundries on individual commissions and monumental, site-specific sculpture, managing projects from initial concept and fabrication through engineering, site and foundation requirements, international transportation and final installation.

MUSEUM & EXHIBITION LOANS

Managing loans to leading museums and institutions, including documentation, insurance, conservation requirements, crating, transportation, installation and return.

ART PUBLICATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS

Institutional art and placement, curatorial collaboration, and the conception and direction of bespoke art and collection publications, including artwork selection, photography, editorial direction and visual sequencing.

From a single acquisition to the development and stewardship of a significant collection, Amanda provides one point of contact across the collecting process, bringing together the appropriate expertise while maintaining the discretion and personal attention upon which her practice has been built.