Private Art Advisory Services MÍRAME Fine Art provides Private Art Advisory Services for collectors, interior designers, architects and individuals looking to acquire contemporary art with confidence. Whether you’re interested in work by our represented Costa Rican artists or seeking guidance on the broader contemporary Latin American art market, we offer expert advice tailored to your collecting goals. Services for Private Collectors Starting a Collection New to collecting? We help you develop a foundation—understanding different media, identifying your aesthetic interests, setting a realistic budget and making your first acquisitions with confidence. We explain how the art market works, what affects pricing and how to recognize quality. Art Advising for Acquisitions Considering a specific work or artist? We provide objective assessment of artist career trajectories, suggest market positioning, analyze comparable sales, review condition and advise whether the asking price is fair. Our research helps you buy intelligently, whether you’re acquiring from galleries, artist studios or secondary markets. Collection Development For established collectors, we help refine your focus, identify gaps and pursue acquisitions that strengthen your collection’s coherence. Provenance & Authentication We verify authenticity and research ownership history for works by established Costa Rican artists. This protects you from forgeries and ensures ethical collecting practices. Art Market Research Need information on a specific artist, gallery, or market sector? We conduct research on artist exhibition histories, institutional recognition, press coverage and sale records where available. Services for Design Professionals Art Sourcing for Projects Interior designers and architects often need artwork for residential or hospitality projects. We source pieces that meet your aesthetic and budgetary requirements, handling logistics from selection through installation. Client Art Programmes We work alongside design teams to develop art acquisition strategies for your clients, providing expertise in contemporary art whilst you focus on spatial design. Artist Collaborations Looking for commissioned or site-specific work? We connect you with Costa Rican artists whose practice aligns with your project vision and facilitate the creative process. Collection Services Documentation & Inventory Management We help organize your collection with proper documentation—provenance records, condition reports, photography, and digital inventory systems. Insurance Valuations We provide written appraisals for insurance purposes, based on current market research and comparable sales data. Conservation Guidance Questions about caring for your collection? We advise on conservation, framing, lighting, environmental conditions and connecting you with qualified conservators when needed. Installation Planning We help you think through placement, groupings and lighting for your collection. Why Focus on Central American Art? Central America’s contemporary art scene remains undervalued relative to the quality of work being produced. Artists here are addressing universal themes with technical skill and conceptual depth, often at accessible price points. For collectors looking beyond saturated markets, this region offers the opportunity to acquire strong work early in artists’ careers, before institutional attention and market demand drive prices upward. It’s also a chance to support artists who deserve greater visibility. Our Approach to Art Advisory We don’t work on behalf of galleries or artists trying to place inventory. Our income comes from commissions on sales of work by our represented artists—which we always disclose upfront. If we think a piece isn’t right for you, we’ll say so. If an asking price seems inflated relative to an artist’s career stage, we’ll tell you that too. Art advising only works when built on honesty and trust. We prefer ongoing relationships with collectors rather than one-off transactions. Watching a collection develop thoughtfully over time is far more satisfying than closing a single sale. How We Work Initial consultations cover your interests, collecting experience, budget and goals. From there, we develop a tailored approach—whether that’s researching specific artists, organising studio visits, accompanying you to galleries or building a long-term acquisition strategy. For art sourcing projects, we need clear parameters: aesthetic direction, budget range, timeline and any logistical constraints. We then present curated options with full background on each work and artist. Ready to start? Book a consultation or contact us at [email protected] Belinda Seppings Jonathan Baldock
