Professional Valuations & Advisory Services

Maak offers formal valuation and advisory services for private collectors, estates, institutions and professionals. Our team brings deep expertise in contemporary ceramics and craft, offering thoughtful, accurate assessments tailored to your specific needs.

We understand that every collection, context, and client is unique — and our advice is always shaped to fit.

We provide independent reports for a range of professional and personal requirements, including:

• Insurance – For cover, claims or updates to existing valuations
• Probate – For estate planning or administration
• Inheritance Tax – Including valuations for the Cultural Gifts Scheme and Acceptance in Lieu
  
• Asset Management – For family offices, institutions, or collections in trust
• Acquisitions or Deaccessions – For museums and public collections
  
  

All valuations are conducted by Maak’s in-house specialists with in-depth market knowledge and are supported by clear, well-documented reporting.

In addition to valuations, Maak works closely with collectors to support acquisitions from across the market — whether at auction, through galleries, or via private transactions. We offer:

• Viewing and due diligence on behalf of clients who may not be able to attend in person
• Independent assessments of quality, condition, and significance
• Market insights and recent comparable sales to support pricing decisions
• Ongoing support to help shape, refine or grow a personal or institutional collection

Our guidance is impartial and always tailored to your collecting goals.

• Independent – Our valuations and advice are impartial and separate from sales activity
• Specialist – We focus exclusively on ceramics and craft, ensuring depth and relevance
• Confidential – All enquiries and reports are handled with the utmost discretion
• Tailored – Whether you're seeking advice on a single acquisition or a long-term strategy, we adapt to your needs
  
  

We regularly work with legal representatives, wealth managers, museums, and private collectors across the UK and internationally.

We also provide consultation on:

• Collection reviews and audits
  
• Legacy and succession planning
  
• Museum acquisitions and deaccessions
  
• Curatorial support for display and interpretation