Osian's Auction Catalogue Indian Modern and Contemporary Art | March 2008

Documentation and Archiving Documenting your collection can range from basic textual and visual documentation to detailed captioning and additional research. Photography services include generating images for publication purposes, web specifications or inventory management. Authentication, Certification and Valuation Osian’s owns the largest archive of Indian arts and culture and therefore has a major competitive edge to provide authentication and valuation services. Art authentication and financial valuation is an in-depth investigation process of an artwork which includes several stages of research and analysis undertaken by experts. In the valuation process, estimates will be provided, which will give an earnest value for an artwork for the purposes of sale, purchase or insurance. Preservation and Restoration Osian’s Preservation and Restoration team can provide for condition assessments and reports along with specific advice on scientific installation and display of artworks. Osian’s can also advise and give technical assistance with regard to ideal storage systems and expert handling of artworks. To be a successful art collector or investor there is a need to deeply understand (hopefully with passion) the historical significance, intrinsic value, financial prospects, scarcity, the condition of each art work along with the authenticity of various provenance and legal title documents. Osian’s has the expertise, archival infrastructure and professional capacity to systematically cohere various sources of knowledge and provide you with objective information on purchasing, preserving, valuing and selling art whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or an emerging collector. Art Advisory Services Insurance and Custodial Services Osian’s will ensure that the collection is effectively insured from the initial stages. We have an expertise in Insurance of Art works and working relationships with the all the leading Insurance companies, which enable us to make objective choices and secure the most competitive quotes. Osian’s is currently planning new storage facilities. Publication and Design Services Osian’s full-fledged publishing division is supported by the in-house Archive, Photography and Design Studio, our expert editorial and design team can produce catalogues, booklets and scholarly books of the highest design and production value as per your requirements. Art and Cultural Events Management Osian’s annually hosts Cinefan – Asia’s largest Cinema festival along with several arts and cultural events and exhibitions and therefore we have considerable experience with organizing events of varying scales catering to different audiences. Osian’s will be able to curate and conduct events like exhibitions of an art collection and will also look at holding seminars, art appreciation courses, archive tours, and other orientation programs for corporate clients. For further details or to request a brochure contact artadvisory@osians.com Corporate Gifting Exclusive gift ideas specially crafted for your clients by our design and merchandising team are unique souvenirs with a personal touch. Museum and Collection Building Services After determining your needs and preferences we can help you build, develop a strategy and area of focus for your collection. Museum services are a comprehensive list encompassing all the requirements of setting up, installing, maintaining and promoting a collection of art. Estate Planning Osian’s can assist you with trust management and succession planning services, offer advice on donating works and collections and provide inheritance valuations. These services also include supplying specific information with regard to inheritance and tax matters. Osian’s can even provide for the establishment of foundations or placement of a collection in a trust.