Collection Guidance
Clarity and direction for your art collection
When a Collection Feels Overwhelming
Inheriting a collection or living with one that has quietly taken over your walls, closets, and storage can feel overwhelming. Questions pile up quickly: What do I have? What should stay? What are my options?
Studio MGH provides knowledgeable guidance to help you move forward with confidence. We work at your pace, offering clear information and thoughtful recommendations so you can make decisions that feel right for you and your collection. Thoughtful, step-by-step guidance for inherited collections or artwork that has outgrown your space.
How We Help
Understanding Your Collection
We help you gain a clear sense of what you have, from individual works to the collection as a whole, so decisions are based on knowledge rather than guesswork.Exploring Your Options
Together we review possibilities such as placement, sales, organization, gifting — always aligned with your goals and comfort level.A Steady Guided Process
This can be an emotional and personal process. We communicate clearly, move step by step, and make sure you feel informed and supported throughout.Process
1. Initial Conversation
We begin with a consultation to understand your situation, priorities, and any immediate questions.
2. Review & Assessment
We look at the artwork together, in person or virtually — to get a sense of scope, condition, and potential next steps.
3. Clear Recommendations
You receive straightforward guidance tailored to your goals, whether that involves organizing, placing, selling, or planning for the future.
4. Ongoing Support
If you choose, we can continue working together to implement the plan at a pace that feels comfortable.
Start with a conversation
Initial consultations are offered as professional working sessions designed to provide meaningful guidance from the very first conversation.
Initial Collection Consultation (60–75 minutes): $250–$400
The exact fee depends on the size and complexity of the collection.
If we move forward with ongoing services, this fee is credited toward your project. Every collection and family situation is different. Share a few details below so we can prepare for a thoughtful and productive consultation.
Ready to sell work? We accept select consignments of 20th-century American art. Choose "Consignment inquiry" below or email photos to mgh@mgh-art.com.