How does the fee structure work?
A flat advisory fee per acquisition, agreed before any work begins, scaled to the search and its complexity. The fee is split in two—half to begin, half on acquisition. The work itself is bought at cost, in your name. Any gallery discount is passed through to you in full.
What’s included, and what isn’t?
Included in the fee: research, vetting, negotiation, condition reports, and coordinating the acquisition end to end.
Paid separately: the work itself and its handling—framing, shipping, insurance, installation—at cost. Storage and conservation sit outside the fee, arranged through trusted partners.
How is this different from a gallery or a traditional art advisor?
Most advisors take a commission on what you buy—a share of the price, sometimes a cut from the gallery as well. That rewards buying more, and pricier. Thira takes a flat fee and passes any discount through. The recommendation is for the collection, not the sale.
Can you work with a collection I’ve already started?
Yes. Most collections arrive partway—a few works, a direction half-formed, a wall that isn’t right yet. We work from wherever the collection is.
How involved do I need to be?
As much or as little as you want. Some collectors set a direction and see the work at acquisition. Others want to weigh every option. Both work.
What kind of art do you advise on?
Across media and period—established names and emerging ones. The fee is the same whether it’s a first acquisition or a major one, which keeps the advice honest about what’s worth buying.
Is what I share kept private?
Yes. What you own, what you’re looking for, and what you pay stays between us.
Do you handle selling or valuation?
Advisory is built around buying and building a collection. Selling, appraisal, and collection management can be arranged and are scoped separately.
For anything else, write to us through the Contact page.
