Collection Management - Art & Collections - Movable Property

Legal recording of rights, obligations, and procedures concerning the management of art collections and valuable artworks.

A structure for collection management governs how artworks are legally managed, stored, and operated, how responsibilities are allocated between parties, and how all arrangements regarding management, documentation, and protection of the collection remain legally enforceable.

This arrangement covers, among other things:

  • Recording of rights and responsibilities of collection managers and owners.
  • Procedures for management, storage, and documentation of artworks and collections.
  • Responsibilities for maintenance, conservation, and insurance of artworks.
  • Risk transfer and liability during storage, transport, or exhibition.
  • Procedures in case of damage, loss, or contract breach.
  • Administrative obligations for registration and documentation of collections.

We prepare tailored documentation adapted to:

  • Private art collections, galleries, museums, and institutional collections.
  • Original artworks, historical collections, and valuable collectibles.
  • Situations involving consignment, storage, or third-party management.
  • International art collections or cross-border management of artworks.
  • Linking with existing contracts, provenance documentation, and insurance structures.

The structure for collection management is legally established so that all rights, obligations, and responsibilities are clear, enforceable, and consistent within the entire contractual and organizational context of art collections.

Scope of documentation

The engagement may include, among other things:

  • Recording of management rights and responsibilities for art collections.
  • Procedures for storage, conservation, and maintenance of artworks.
  • Provisions regarding insurance, transport, and security.
  • Allocation of risks and liability in case of damage or loss.
  • Procedures in case of disputes, contract breach, or claims.
  • Administrative registration and documentation of collections and artworks.
  • Linking with existing contracts, insurance, and provenance documentation.

Each management structure is legally reviewed in advance to prevent interpretation differences, liability risks, and disputes concerning art collections.