Our services

• Visual and technical inspection of the work (technique, materials, dimensions, signature, date, support).
• Comparative research on similar works in recent sales, fairs, galleries and auctions.
• Estimated value, with an explanation of the criteria and sources used.
• Condition report, which describes in detail:
  • The general condition of the work.
  • Identification of deterioration or pathologies (cracking, discoloration, abrasions, lifting, stains, oxidation, etc.).
  • Level of previous intervention (if any).
  • Specific care and handling recommendations.
• Professional written report, clear and structured, useful for insurance, asset inventories, sales or legal proceedings.

This appraisal is carried out with confidentiality and technical rigor, providing a solid basis for market and conservation decisions.

• On-site walkthrough and registration of each piece in the collection.
• An individual technical sheet for each work.
• The overall value of the collection, as well as the individual value of each work.
• Relevant historical and contextual analysis (authenticity, provenance, importance within the collection).
• Asset management recommendations to optimize the conservation, display or insurance of the works.
• Delivery of a consolidated report, with:
  • Complete inventory.
  • Professional photographs.
  • Detailed valuations.
  • Conservation observations.
  • Suggested handling and inventory policies.

This service is designed to provide security, transparency and technical backing in the management of art collections.

• A comprehensive prior diagnosis, with an evaluation of materials, original techniques and conditions of deterioration.
• A personalized restoration plan, which specifies:
  • Proposed techniques.
  • Materials to be used.
  • Sequence of procedures.
  • Estimated work schedule.
• Advice on selecting the specialized professionals or workshops suited to each case.
• Technical supervision of the intervention (optional, by agreement).
• Process documentation, with photographic records and descriptions of each stage of the work.
• Recommendations for later conservation, to ensure stability and extend the life of the work.

This service is ideal for collectors, cultural institutions and owners who seek restorations based on proven ethical and technical criteria.

• Verification of historical data and available documentation: files, catalogues raisonnés, gallery archives and exhibition records.
• Technical comparison with authenticated works (technique, style, signature, materials).
• Consultation with specialists or artists (when applicable) to corroborate specific aspects.
• Evaluation of provenance, ownership history and supporting documentation.
• Issuance of an official Certificate of Authenticity, with:
  • A detailed description of the work.
  • The technical and conceptual justification that supports its authenticity.
  • Signature and professional seal of the authorized expert/curator.
  • Certificate number and internal record.
• Delivery in digital and/or physical format, as required.

This service provides legal and commercial security, and is essential for collectors, inheritances, exports and insurers.

• Visual and technical evaluation of the work to identify its protection and aesthetic needs.
• Recommendation of conservation materials (UV glass, acid-free mats, mounted foam boards, suitable supports).
• Proposal of aesthetic solutions, in keeping with:
  • The work.
  • Its style.
  • The space where it will be displayed.
• Guidance on choosing moldings, colors and proportions, taking into account:
  • Visual harmony.
  • Protective function.
  • Museographic or curatorial requirements.
• Advice on costs and specialized suppliers, to guarantee quality finishes.
• Installation and final presentation (optional, by agreement).

This service is aimed at ensuring that each work not only looks its best, but is also protected and framed following responsible technical and aesthetic criteria.

• Advice on buying a work: its quality, the artist's career, its authenticity, its provenance and its condition.
• Selection of works for a residential, corporate or hotel space, according to its scale, lighting and architecture.
• Evaluation of an existing collection and recommendation of new acquisitions.
• Documentation of the collection, with:
  • Technical sheets.
  • Photographic records.
  • Inventory.
• Coordination of the framing, hanging and installation of the works.

Each project is defined with the client according to their goals, their space and their budget.

• Information on the artist's career: training, exhibitions, collections that hold their work and their presence in the market.
• Price references for comparable works by the same artist in recent gallery, fair and auction sales.
• Review of the work's provenance and ownership history.
• Review of the work's condition before purchase.
• A Galería Valanti certificate of authenticity, verifiable online, for works by the artists the gallery represents.
• Complete purchase documentation, with:
  • Receipt.
  • Certificate of authenticity.
  • Technical sheet of the work.
  • The artist's résumé.
• Conservation, framing and insurance recommendations to care for the work over time.

The purchase decision always rests with the client; the gallery provides the information and documents to make it with confidence.

• Specialized packing for each work.
• Customs clearance for international shipments.
• Insurance for the work while in transit.
• Land, air and sea transport.
• Installation at the destination; outside Costa Rica, it is agreed with each client.