Ryan Art Advisory provides comprehensive support across every stage of building and stewarding a contemporary art collection. Through a collaborative, client-specific approach, we guide education, acquisition, curation, installation, and long-term collection management, offering clarity, access, and trusted expertise.
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private collectors
For private collectors, we offer tailored guidance that reflects each client’s vision and level of experience. From defining a collection focus to sourcing, acquiring, and installing significant works, we support every step of the collecting journey. Through strong art-world relationships and a thoughtful, personal approach, we help shape cohesive collections that feel intentional and uniquely their own.
hospitality
For hospitality partners, we curate art programs that elevate the character and narrative of each property. Working closely with designers, architects, and ownership teams, we source and install artworks that enrich the guest experience and align with project goals and brand identity. Our design-forward, strategic approach ensures each piece enhances the environment and supports the property’s story.
Appraisals
Ryan Art Advisory provides independent, USPAP-compliant art appraisal services for collectors, institutions, and fiduciaries. Each report is prepared in accordance with professional standards and tailored to its intended use, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and defensibility.
We offer appraisal reports for Fair Market Value, Marketable Cash Value, and Retail Replacement Value. These valuations are prepared for a range of purposes, including:
• Insurance coverage and claims
• Charitable donation and non-cash contributions
• Collateral and asset-based lending
• Financial planning and wealth management
• Estate planning, tax reporting, and equitable distribution
• Pre- and post-conservation appraisals
Appraisal services are led by Laura Martin, whose experience spans over a decade in the global contemporary art market, including roles at Christie’s in New York and Artsy. She provides USPAP-compliant valuations for private and institutional clients, including complex and high-value collections.
