amz art advisory & appraisals is an independent
fine art advisory and appraisal service specialized in
modern & contemporary latin american art
in addition to the latinx and caribbean diasporas.
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.
art advisory
amz art advisory & appraisals aims to empower collectors in making well-informed and confident decisions throughout their art collecting and art stewardship journey.
specialized in modern & contemporary latin american art in addition to latinx art, our guidance approach is uniquely oriented with an academic knowledge base and market expertise specific to these distinct collecting areas.
amz art advisory & appraisals partners with collection management and art advisory teams in addition to independent art advisors, private, corporate and institutional collectors.
we believe in conscious and ethical collecting that supports the arts ecosystem.
services
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amz advisory partners with clients who wish to broaden the art historical impact and scope of their collections.
through the thoughtful introduction and integration of latin american art and latinx art, we assist our clients in creating dynamic cross-category, multi-disciplinary and cross-generational dialogues across their already existing and/or growing collections.
we help showcase the rich diversity of latinx practitioners in addition to the vast artistic output across the most important modern and contemporary movements of latin america.
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amz art advisory works with clients who wish to create comprehensive documentation of their artwork holdings as part of their overall collection management needs, inclusive of: insurance scheduling, estate planning & future asset transfer considerations, general collection maintenance/inventory review, loan preparation, and acquisition/deaccession planning.
our cataloging & provenance research encompasses physical description summaries of each individual artwork following the Getty Object ID Guidelines in addition to the compilation of historical purchase invoices, fact sheets, exhibition and literature publication/documentation findings, and condition reports.
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amz advisory provides comprehensive collection review services for the purpose of uncovering and identifying the thematic storyline(s) within both newly developing and already existing collections.
collection review empowers our clients to make better informed future purchasing decisions that aim to enhance and maintain the thematic integrity of their collections.
collection review may also serve as a tool in the development of a responsible deaccession strategy for those works identified as not aligning with the collection’s overall thematic mission.
we additionally provide comprehensive collection inventory cataloguing services upon request.
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amz art advisory operates discreetly in representing its clients in the acquisition and purchase of artwork. this includes: sourcing works of art across multiple collecting categories, organizing private viewings, inspecting works first-hand and requesting & reviewing condition reports in addition to buying and bidding at auction on behalf of our clients.
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.
appraisals
amz art advisory & appraisals provides appraisal services to a variety of clients for their appraisal needs inclusive of private collectors, institutional and corporate collections, and attorneys.
we provide appraisals for the
following purposes:
insurance
estate tax
estate & legacy planning
non-cash charitable donation (including IRS form 8283)
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.
andrea m. zorrilla is a certified member (AAA) of the appraisers association of america, the premier, national association of independent fine art appraisers. 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.
andrea is distinguished with being one of four certified members of the appraisers association of american certified in the field of latin american art in the united states; of these four, she is the only certified member specialized in the field of latin american art based in the state of florida.
