Fine Art Services
Expert guidance for collecting, protecting and managing fine art.
With decades of experience in the Canadian art market, Gallery de Boer – Fine Art provides knowledgeable, practical guidance for private collectors, estates, businesses and organizations. Whether you are managing an established collection, determining the value of a work, planning for its sale or ensuring it is properly cared for, we can help you make informed decisions about the art you own.
Collection & Estate Management
Knowledgeable guidance for collections of every size.
Managing an art collection often involves much more than deciding what to keep or sell. Gallery de Boer – Fine Art works with private collectors, families and estates to understand what they own, assess its significance and determine the best course forward.
Whether you are downsizing, settling an estate, reorganizing a collection or considering the sale of individual works, we can help identify, evaluate and organize artwork and provide practical recommendations based on condition, provenance and current market considerations.
Where appropriate, we can also assist with brokerage and the sale of works through the gallery or other suitable channels.
Considering downsizing or managing an estate?
Start with a conversation about the collection.
Fine Art Evaluations
Understand what you own — and why it matters.
The value of a work of art isn’t determined by the artist’s name alone. Condition, provenance, subject matter, period, quality, rarity and the current market can all influence its value.
Drawing on decades of experience buying, selling and evaluating fine art, Gallery de Boer – Fine Art provides professional evaluations for private collections, estates, probate, insurance, resale and charitable donations.
We can also help identify works that warrant further research and explain the factors that contribute to their value — giving you a clearer understanding of both the artwork and the options available to you.
Have a work you’re unsure about?
We can help you understand what you have.
Art Restoration & Conservation
Helping important works remain important.
Fine art can be affected by age, environment, handling, previous repairs and improper storage. Knowing when a work requires professional attention — and what kind of treatment is appropriate — is an important part of protecting its integrity and value.
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art can assess the condition of artwork and, when appropriate, help connect clients with experienced restoration and conservation professionals.
From paintings and works on paper to pieces affected by age, damage or environmental conditions, the goal is always the same: to help preserve the work while respecting its history and character.
Concerned about the condition of a piece?
Before undertaking repairs or cleaning, have it properly assessed.
Fine Art Crating & Shipping
Getting important artwork safely from here to there.
Shipping fine art requires more consideration than putting a painting in a box. Size, construction, framing, materials, value and destination all influence how a work should be packed and transported.
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art can coordinate the packing and shipping of artwork throughout Canada and internationally, including specialized packaging and crating when required.
With experience handling valuable and sometimes difficult-to-ship works, we can determine an appropriate approach for each piece and help ensure it is properly protected throughout its journey.
Purchasing from outside Owen Sound?
Shipping and pickup options can be arranged based on the artwork and destination.
Corporate Art Collections
Art expertise for businesses and organizations.
A corporate art collection can be an asset in more ways than one. It can shape a workplace, reflect an organization’s identity and represent a significant collection of valuable property that needs to be properly documented and cared for.
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art provides guidance to businesses and organizations acquiring, evaluating or managing fine art.
We can assist with selecting artwork, reviewing existing collections, evaluations, documentation, placement, storage and the responsible sale or transition of works that are no longer appropriate for the collection.
Whether you are building a collection or trying to understand one that has accumulated over decades, Gallery de Boer brings an experienced eye and practical advice to the process.
Managing artwork within your organization?
We can help you understand what you have and what to do with it.
Not sure where to begin?
Every collection — and every work of art — is different.
If you have questions about a piece, a collection or an estate, start with a conversation. With decades spent buying, selling, evaluating and caring for fine art, Ron de Boer can help you understand your options and determine the right next step.