Katharine works with individual and corporate clients to identify, acquire, and invest in artwork that represents their unique story and values.

She brings over 15 years of experience working with artists, collectors, auction houses and commercial galleries both in the US and abroad to help build and manage corporate collections of art.

IDENTIFY POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONS

After learning the client’s aesthetic and taking budget into consideration, she helps the client identify a worthy work of art for purchase. Since Barthelme Art & Appraisals represents the client and not the gallery, Katharine brings an unbiased perspective, advice and unlimited access to galleries, dealers, and artists worldwide on both the the primary and secondary (resale) markets

COORDINATE VIEWINGS & GALLERY VISITS

Taking an educational approach to the acquisition process, Katharine tours the client to galleries, art fairs, artists studios and museums.

MARKET RESEARCH

Extensive due diligence brings confidence to any acquisition, so Barthelme Art & Appraisals consults with curators and specialists in Katharine's network, along with art databases, catalogues and reference books to ensure the most comprehensive understanding of any work, artist or collection.

PRICE NEGOTIATION

Katharine will always negotiate the best possible price on behalf of the collector and arrange shipping, framing and final installation.

FRAMING, SHIPPING, AND INSTALLATION

Katharine applies a preservation minded approach to acquiring, framing, placing and maintaining artwork with the goal of sustaining the highest possible quality and value for the clients’ collections.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Purchasing an artwork is just the beginning. Photographs and documentation, tracking software and other organizational tools, and storage are all aspects of maintaining a growing collection that Barthelme Art & Appraisals can assist with or manage for you.