Gurr Johns: Independent Art Advisors and Appraisers

Who we are

Gurr Johns is a century-old, globally recognized independent art advisory and valuation group. Founded in 1914, we operate as a bridge between art collectors and exceptional works of art. Our primary commitment is to offer a personalized, bespoke experience in managing and cultivating art collections. Our independence allows us to give impartial advice to private clients, institutions, and legal and insurance communities.

Our team comprises experienced professionals across our offices in London, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Palm Beach, Delhi, and Hong Kong. We are known for our client service, market experience, negotiation skills, and client-first approach.

What we do

Art Advisory

We are a trusted resource for art buyers and sellers, offering strategic commercial advice on all aspects of art collecting, art curation, and collection management. Our progressive perspective, built on years of professional market experience, helps us explore all art market opportunities to meet our clients' needs and objectives.

Appraisals and Valuations

We provide authoritative appraisals of fine and decorative art, antiques, jewelry, watches, wine, collectibles, memorabilia, automobiles, and all other tangible personal properties. Our complete independence from auction houses, galleries, and insurance companies ensures that our appraisals are free from conflicting interests, allowing us to act objectively on behalf of our clients.

Art Finance

Gurr Johns connects clients to financing solutions for raising short or medium-term funds secured against their collections, leveraging our well-established network of financial institutions and private sources.

Who we serve

Our client base includes private individuals, museums, public institutions, professional advisors, and insurance companies. We strive to serve each client with total impartiality, ensuring our interests align with those of our clients.

Policies

We are committed to maintaining the privacy of our clients and ensuring our business is conducted according to our standard terms of business for the UK and Asia. We also have a rigorous anti-money laundering policy in place to ensure the integrity of our transactions.

Contact us

Our global presence allows us to serve our clients from offices in London, New York, Paris, Palm Beach, Chicago, India, and Los Angeles. Our dedicated teams in these locations are readily available to assist with your inquiries.

News and Insights

We regularly share our insights on the art market and industry news, reinforcing our position as trusted advisors in the art world.

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