Custom ART Consulting
For Contemporary Professionals
DeGroot Fine Art is based in Chicago and manages projects locally, nationally, and abroad. Our fine art consultants work with corporate and private clients to manage art collections and provide creative collaborations that enrich the workspace, home, and local art community.
Acquisitions & Collection Management
DFA provides comprehensive art consulting and advising services for both corporate and private clients. Our goal is to help build and shape collections to align with each client’s unique vision and values. Our consultation process is customized to each of our client’s needs and we ensure each acquisition is of the highest quality and value within their budget. In addition to acquisitions, DFA manages deaccessions, implements inventory systems, provides custom signage and labeling, and informs best practices for preservation and care. DFA works with a network of arts professionals to organize any and all transportation, art handling, framing, installation, conservation, and storage needs on our client’s behalf.
Acquisition and Deaccession
Framing
Installation
Art Handling
Fine Art Storage
Inventory Systems
Custom Signage and Labels
Preservation and Conservation
Corporate Solutions
DFA has extensive experience in providing a wide array of corporate art solutions. For office relocation, remodeling, and construction projects, we manage deinstallation, transportation, and installation of the art collection. We ensure the artwork is protected and provide temporary and long-term storage options. We can also consult on options for temporary art installations, rotating exhibitions, and budget-friendly artwork reproductions.
Temporary Art Installation
Rotating Exhibitions
Short-term Art Lending
Poster, Prints, and Reproductions
certified Appraisals
DFA works with certified fine art appraisers to provide appraisal reports tailored to our client needs. Our team of appraisers can provide valuations for proper insurance coverage to protect collections against loss, damage, and theft. DFA can also obtain proper documentation for equitable distributions and facilitate charitable donations. If divesting a collection, our staff can conduct secondary market sales privately as well as through reputable auction houses.
Equitable Distribution
Charitable Donations
Insurance Valuation
Damage and Loss
Testimonials & Reviews
“The DeGroot Fine Art team has curated multiple exhibits for our Chicago office, bringing in unique artists and styles that add great character to the space and spark creativity among the team. Each exhibit is different, extremely thoughtful, and complements the unique architecture and aesthetic of the building. The professionalism, experience, and creativity of the DFA team is evident in every project and they are truly a joy to work with.”
“The Firm thanks DeGroot Fine Art for their crucial assistance and expertise in selecting art for [the new office]. It complements the space and furnishings nicely, and will of course be admired and enjoyed by all.”
“We absolutely LOVE working with DeGroot!! Knowing very little about Fine Art and managing a large collection at a financial institution in Chicago can be intimidating. DeGroot completely eliminates the intimidation factor and brings life and a story to each piece they’ve sourced for us. Their knowledge is vast. They cater to our taste while also helping us push the boundaries just outside of our comfort levels to help us build a beautiful collection that staff and guests to our building love!”
“Jaime was very thorough in coordinating the de-install of a large outdoor sculpture that we brought into storage. There was some complicated logistics that she handled flawlessly. We look forward to working with her in the future. I wish I could give DeGroot Fine Art 6 stars!”
