Inventories and appraisals

for insurance

Our clients need to know the up-to-date value of their works of art in order to take out optimal insurance cover.

Our on-site visit also provides a guarantee for the insurance company that the works of art or valuable items are physically at the location during our visit.

Inventories and appraisals

for inheritance-division-divorce

The family notary or lawyer makes use of our services to know the market value of the movable goods and valuable items with a view to division for inheritance purposes or a divorce.

Our work is akin to an effort to mediate between the inheritors or the former spouses.

Brokerage for auctions

Jewellery and paintings

Genève Inventaire's role is to be permanently in touch with the international art market in order to observe trends and monitor artists' popularity.

We are independent agents on the art market, with no conflicts of interest, ideally placed to advise on the auction house most likely to obtain a sale for your work of art, at the best price and with the best terms.

The service of researching the market and putting you in contact with an auction house is free of charge.

Collection management

Private and public collections

Collectors or their family office engage our services to ensure the management of their collection (certificates of authenticity, state of conservation, appraisal of changes to artist popularity, valuations).

We can also support the collector in any of their art work transactions, from acquiring new pieces to the sale of part of their collection.

Condition reports

Because moving a work of art always carries a risk of damage, we offer the 'Condition report' service. This is the guarantee for our client that his piece - on loan or in transit - is in the same condition on its arrival and on its departure.

Restoration and conservation advice

for works of art

We have the pleasure of having Agata on our team of experts. Her technical approach to restoring paintings, her extensive network of museum restorers and her knowledge of history of art are valuable skills which cater to the growing demand for restoration from our clients.

Creation of your own collection management software system

support and advice

When you opt to buy or use a collection management software system which is already available on the market, you accept that the software provider will have access to your personal and confidential data. Genève Inventaire offers you a tailor-made alternative.

We support your in-house team of developers¹ to together create a made-to-measure software system that matches your needs perfectly.

Access is restricted to you only and the data is stored on your own server, and you therefore control the privacy of your data, in a safe and secure way.

¹_{Of course, if required, we can also recommend trustworthy independent developers}