This particular client needed funds quickly, but his lawyer knew the large collection lacked a basic inventory and much of the necessary paperwork.

KYA (Know Your Art), like KYC (Know Your Client), is critical to a smooth and successful process. Cadell’s project managers actively created files on each work from the moment of engagement to identify key missing documents and create time for solutions to be found. This avoided the risks of handing this process to an auction house as part of their sale process as the reality is they have limited time and resources, and mistakes do happen.