We offer professional services to meet the needs of all art enthusiasts and collectors of fine art.
If it’s selling a piece of art from your collection, protecting your investment with a current appraisal, ensuring your art is hung to enhance its beauty or framing a piece you love - we do it.
We pride ourselves in using only the finest materials and methods to present and preserve your paintings, prints, photography and heirlooms.
Tom Beckett would be pleased to personally discuss your collection and how we can help you enjoy your art.
Art Installation
Refresh your space by having a professional eye hang your treasured art.
We can install your new art in your residence or business or help you rearrange your existing pieces for a renewed appreciation of your collection.
“Beckett assembled and hung a plate wall with family heirlooms, creating an art space that has more than done us proud. Everyone who comes into our home remarks on the stunning collection. We are so happy to have had their help.” Stu and Deborah
Professional Appraisals
Protect your investment with a professional evaluation of the current value of your art and official documentation for insurance, estate, donation and resale purposes.
Trained at Christie’s in London, England and with a lifetime in the business, Tom Beckett is a trusted expert appraiser, specializing in Canadian & International historical & contemporary art.
Beckett tip: Attach a copy of your current appraisal to the back of your paintings to ensure anyone handling it is aware of the value.
What’s Your Art Worth? ARTicle by Tom Beckett, Bay Observer 2023
Custom Framing Services
We enhance newly acquired pieces or refresh existing artwork.
Sometimes all it takes is a new frame to revive a treasured piece. We are experts in offering framing options for every budget to make you fall in love with your art all over again.
“The original, traditional frame on my bold colourful 1982 Shilling oil painting was beautifully reframed by Beckett in a stunning contemporary style that enhances the art and suits my home” - New client
Framing: Enhancing Your Art - ARTicle by Tom Beckett. Bay Observer 2023
Consignment
For over five decades, we have been entrusted with fine art from collectors and estates to evaluate and resell into the art market.
Our reputation for offering high quality historical and contemporary art attracts serious collectors to our gallery, maximizing exposure of your art to potential future owners.
For artists wishing to sell their art in a Gallery:
Selling Your Art in a Gallery: new artists ARTicle by Tom Beckett, Bay Observer 2023
Corporate & Personal Collections
As art consultants, we work with you to develop a strategy to support your vision and goals. We can help acquire appropriate new pieces, find a coveted gem, redesign your art collection in your space, discuss pieces you may want to sell and/or appraise the value of your investments.
“I wanted a particular Shilling painting that was not on the market. Tom located it, worked with the owner and… now it’s in my collection”. - Private Collector
Art Conservation, Restoration and Archival framing
Special services for your prized art pieces so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.
We work with trusted experts we’ve developed long-term relationships with who are experts in their field and in turn, we offer these exceptional services to our clients.