Selling collections
Every collection tells a story - Ketterer Kunst preserves its legacy
Whether it is an expression of a lifelong passion or business acumen, every art collection reflects a vision shaped by enthusiasm and years of devotion. With a deep appreciation of art's emotional and cultural value, Ketterer Kunst is committed to handling collections with the utmost diligence and expertise.
Putting a collection up for auction is more than just selling it: It is a significant step that honors a collector's legacy and takes it into the future. As the leading German auction house with over 70 years of experience, we are your reliable partner for evaluations that reflect current market conditions and the best possible presentation of your collection. In addition, we create a long-term strategy to do justice to the historical significance of your collection.
Putting a collection up for auction is more than just selling it: It is a significant step that honors a collector's legacy and takes it into the future. As the leading German auction house with over 70 years of experience, we are your reliable partner for evaluations that reflect current market conditions and the best possible presentation of your collection. In addition, we create a long-term strategy to do justice to the historical significance of your collection.
Your benefits:
- Our experts provide confidential advice without any obligation on your part
- Profound evaluation of your works based on decade-long market experience and an in-depth market analysis
- Global reach through an extensive network of collectors and museum liaisons
- Targeted marketing across all relevant channels - online and offline - for maximum visibility and sales success
- Transparent process: From the first meeting to the successful sale
Whether you own just a few works or have an extensive collection, whether they are masterpieces or minor treasures, we take care of the entire process—from the initial consultation and cataloging to optimal marketing.
Our expertise covers everything from analysis and evaluation to creating a customized sales strategy and presenting your collection on the international art market.
We place particular emphasis on highlighting the background and unique character of your collection—because an authentic story adds emotional appeal and increases value. Our structured marketing concept focuses specifically on visibility, tailored market positioning, and international reach to achieve the best possible result for you.
Rely on our long-standing experience, extensive network, and passion for art—we will accompany you personally, with discretion and unwavering commitment.
Our expertise covers everything from analysis and evaluation to creating a customized sales strategy and presenting your collection on the international art market.
We place particular emphasis on highlighting the background and unique character of your collection—because an authentic story adds emotional appeal and increases value. Our structured marketing concept focuses specifically on visibility, tailored market positioning, and international reach to achieve the best possible result for you.
Rely on our long-standing experience, extensive network, and passion for art—we will accompany you personally, with discretion and unwavering commitment.
Corporate restructuring, shifting markets, or realigning your corporate identity often necessitates strategic adjustments to your art collection. Whether you own an extensive collection or select pieces, we take care of the entire process and create a customized concept.
We believe it is important to handle the sale professionally and highlight the background and cultural significance of your collection.
In collaboration with you, we develop a transparent marketing strategy that is comprehensible to your employees and the public. This way, we not only provide the best possible preparation for the sale but also support and strengthen your company's image in the long term. Our systematic approach guarantees the utmost respect for your collection while maximizing the sales result—with discretion, efficiency, and a focus on your reputation.
We would be delighted to develop a customized plan for your corporate collection's ideal positioning, presentation, and sale.
We believe it is important to handle the sale professionally and highlight the background and cultural significance of your collection.
In collaboration with you, we develop a transparent marketing strategy that is comprehensible to your employees and the public. This way, we not only provide the best possible preparation for the sale but also support and strengthen your company's image in the long term. Our systematic approach guarantees the utmost respect for your collection while maximizing the sales result—with discretion, efficiency, and a focus on your reputation.
We would be delighted to develop a customized plan for your corporate collection's ideal positioning, presentation, and sale.
Our experts will be happy to advise you.
Phone. +49 (0)89 552440
sammlungsberatung@kettererkunst.de
Phone. +49 (0)89 552440
sammlungsberatung@kettererkunst.de
Our full-service package for your collection:
No Sales Obligation.
No Sales Obligation.
- We advise you on establishing, expanding, and maintaining your collection
- We identify alternatives to donations and bequests and help you plan for succession
- We appraise collections for insurance purposes, inheritance tax, and valuation reports
- We verify provenance, perform comprehensive research, and, if necessary and desired, assist in restitution proceedings
- Complete documentation and cataloging of your collection
- Collection catalogs: A complete documentation of your collection is invaluable
- Arranging museum loans
- We provide help with the perfect presentation of your art collection in your home
- Recommendations on the ideal framing of your artwork
- Curated exhibitions at our galleries in Cologne and Berlin
Headquarters
Joseph-Wild-Str. 18
81829 Munich
Phone: +49 89 55 244-0
Fax: +49 89 55 244-177
info@kettererkunst.de
Louisa von Saucken / Undine Schleifer
Holstenwall 5
20355 Hamburg
Phone: +49 40 37 49 61-0
Fax: +49 40 37 49 61-66
infohamburg@kettererkunst.de
Dr. Simone Wiechers / Nane Schlage
Fasanenstr. 70
10719 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 88 67 53-63
Fax: +49 30 88 67 56-43
infoberlin@kettererkunst.de
Cordula Lichtenberg
Gertrudenstraße 24-28
50667 Cologne
Phone: +49 221 510 908-15
infokoeln@kettererkunst.de
Hessen
Rhineland-Palatinate
Miriam Heß
Phone: +49 62 21 58 80-038
Fax: +49 62 21 58 80-595
infoheidelberg@kettererkunst.de
We will inform you in time.