LARK MASON ART ADVISORY
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with over 40 years of experience

Expert Art Advisory

 
Lark E. Mason, Jr., President of the Appraiser’s Association of America, 2019-2021

Lark Mason Art Advisory

Lark E. Mason, Jr., President of the Appraiser’s Association of America, 2019-2021, was for nearly twenty-five years a senior officer, generalist, and expert in Chinese works of art with Sotheby’s, New York; and Chairman of Asia Week New York 2016-2017.

Lark Mason Art Advisory provides personal property expertise with decades of experience in regional, national, and international markets. Our team of specialists and associates bring expertise across all major categories of the arts, with offices in Manhattan and New Braunfels, Texas, and with associates in most major US regions.

The firm offers a full range of services, providing appraisals and recommendations on the conservation, valuation, and sale of works of art. Typical projects begin with a discussion of the goals of the owners, review of images or previous appraisals of the items, and a time-frame for the completion of the project followed by an in-depth proposal. Whether a single prized painting or an extensive collection, the firm tailors its approach to the needs of the client. 

 

Services Available

Large Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Marble and Hardstone Obelisk and Figural centerpiece

APPRAISALS

In addition to our in-house specialists, we have associations with top experts in a variety of specialized categories, from antiquities to modern and contemporary art, ensuring that an appraisal from Lark Mason Art Advisory meets the highest standards of the appraisal profession. 

Lark E. Mason, Jr. speaking in front of a group of people

PROGRAMS

We have extensive experience in creating or in participating in programs about the art market. Whether we are part of an event, providing a seasoned, expert speaker or we create a webinar or appraisal and valuations day program, we are glad to discuss the various options for your particular organization.

Roman Marble Torso of Aphrodite, circa 1st Century AD

COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT

Owners of fine art and antique collections often need advice across a range of categories. One of the first steps is identifying the items in the collection and evaluating the materials, quality, condition, and value.

Example of a restored lip of antiques bronze vessel

CONSERVATION & RESTORATION

Part of the responsibility of owning art is the maintenance and care of the works in our possession. Works require regular cleaning and monitoring and on occasion, repair and restoration for items that have incurred damage. We are glad to provide advice for your particular situation. 

Mongolian Gilt Bronze Seated Figure of Tara, 17th-18th Century

BROKERAGE

As advisors for the owners of works of art, we seek out the strongest and most appropriate market, and with a direct sale we discretely solicit offers and act as the agent on behalf of the owner.

 
 
 
 
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