dedicated to the
intentional stewardship
of the global south
& the latinx diasporas
amz art advisory & appraisals llc is one of the only independent, expertise-driven fine art advisory and appraisal services in the united states specialized in modern & contemporary latin american art in addition to the latinx and caribbean diasporas.
our guidance approach is grounded in an unrivaled academic knowledge base and trusted, in-depth market expertise developed across two decades of operating at the highest levels of the art market for these distinct collecting categories.
currently based in miami, fl with a strong network in new york city, we work with collectors and collaborative partners across south florida, nationally and abroad.
services
we aim to support the responsible stewardship of latin american & latinx art, by empowering collectors in making well-informed and intentional decisions.
amz art advisory & appraisals provides support functions to existing collection management and art advisory teams in addition to partnering with private collectors, independent art advisors, and family offices.
Art advisory
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amz advisory partners with clients who wish to broaden the
art historical impact and coherence of their collections.through the thoughtful integration of latin american & latinx art into existing and/or growing collections, we assist our clients in creating dynamic cross-category, multi-disciplinary and cross-generational dialogues.
amz art advisory excels in “filling in the gaps” of a collection via foregrounding the rich diversity of latinx practitioners in addition to showcasing the vast artistic output of the most important modern & contemporary movements of latin america.
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we provide sophisticated collection management services geared towards supporting responsible art stewardship, inclusive of:
comprehensive collection documentation for insurance scheduling requirements, estate & legacy planning, private wealth management, & acquisition/deaccession planning.
we also perform collection documentation for general collection maintenance, inventory review projects and museum/exhibition loan preparation.cataloging & provenance research encompasses physical description summaries of each individual artwork following the Getty Object ID Guidelines in addition to the organization & consolidation of historical purchase invoices, fact sheets, exhibition and literature publication/documentation findings, and condition reports.
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we provide comprehensive collection review services for the purpose of uncovering and identifying the thematic storyline(s) within a collection.
collection review is a tool to better inform the future purchasing decisions of our clients that will strategically enhance & maintain the integrity of their collections.
collection review is also used in developing a responsible deaccession strategy for: (1) those works identified as not aligning with the collection’s overall thematic mission, and (2) legacy planning & distribution.
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amz art advisory operates discreetly in representing its clients during the process of acquiring an artwork, inclusive of:
organizing private viewings
inspecting works first-hand on behalf of the client
requesting & reviewing condition reports
buying and bidding at auction on behalf of the client
artist market research prior to a purchase
we also assist collectors with developing responsible deaccession strategies for single works of art to entire collections. our recommendations take into account current market conditions and the most appropriate, potential sale venues.
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Appraisals
amz art advisory & appraisals provides appraisal services to a variety of clients for their appraisal needs inclusive of private collectors, museums, institutions, family offices, attorneys, and insurance providers.
amz art advisory & appraisals specializes in the valuation of modern & contemporary latin american art in addition to latinx art.
our appraisals are compliant with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice (USPAP) in accordance with the code of ethics and professional standards put forth by the appraisal foundation. we also meet the criteria of a qualified appraiser as set forth by the irs (internal revenue services) to perform appraisals for tax-related purposes.
andrea m. Zorrilla, aaa is a certified member of the appraisers association of america, the premier, national association of independent fine art appraisers.
andrea is distinguished with being one of four certified members of the appraisers association of america specialized in the field of latin american art in the united states; of these four, she is the only certified member based in the state of florida.
certified membership is the highest level of accomplishment for an appraiser who holds the most extensive level of expertise, qualified education and experience in their field. only certified members are awarded the aaa designation.