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The Hunt is designed for pieces that are exceptionally rare, investment-worthy, or have complex criteria. These finds require extended timelines, deep research, access to specialist channels and experienced navigation of the vintage and auction world. It’s a premium, detail-driven service for special acquisitions.
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Rare pieces can take time to surface. While some appear quickly, many require weeks or months of monitoring. The process is steady, thoughtful and paced with the market - ensuring opportunities are never missed but never rushed. I’ll keep you updated throughout the search.
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Because The Hunt covers rare, high-specificity or collector-level pieces, pricing is fully transparent and agreed upfront:
• Flat sourcing fee (from $320) — covers research, consultation, monitoring, and the curated shortlist.
• Optional success fee (%) - only charged if we secure a qualifying rare or collector piece. This is always agreed in writing before the search begins.This ensures the service remains open and straightforward but aligned with exceptional outcomes.
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Initial Consultation - After receiving your enquiry, we’ll schedule a short consultation to understand exactly what you’re looking for - the maker, era, style, provenance or the feeling behind the piece. From this we will agree a brief.
Tailored Research & Market Monitoring - I begin a dedicated search across auctions, private dealers, estate collections, specialist networks and collector channels. This includes provenance checks, authenticity considerations and early indicators of value.
Curated Shortlist - I present you with the strongest contenders available, along with notes on authenticity, condition, market history, pricing expectations and my recommendation.
Support Through Bidding or Purchase - If you’d like assistance, I can help guide bidding strategy, evaluate auction estimates, communicate with sellers or advise on purchasing logistics.
Success - You successfully secure your special piece.