Del Rio Art Collective is an independent art consultancy formed by Ralph Del Rio that specializes in the
purchases, advice, consultation and curatorial services for individual collectors, corporations and real
estate investors. With over 25 years of industry experience in finance and lithography Del Rio provides a
unique solution by combining deep market knowledge, Gallery and Auction House connections, financial
sophistication and discretion.

Del Rio can assist collectors, and art enthusiasts build first-class collections
(especially finding “diamonds in the rough” see our website for examples). From research and valuation
to acquisition to the final sale.

The Del Rio Art Collective can offer a complete turnkey service. Nail to
Nail. Overseeing the framing, shipping, customs assistance, if necessary, insurance questions, and
installation in the client’s home, among other services that typically are needed.
“It takes a certain degree of trust to bring things into your home that you can’t fully understand or
decide in your mind. But those are the things that are inclined to wear well for you.”

The Del Rio Art Collective outlines several common payment arrangements, including a retainer fee paid
on a monthly or hourly basis, a full-time salary, a percentage-based fee contingent on the value of the
works bought, or some combination of the above. The advisor will usually make 10 percent of the
transaction price. Also, the Del Rio Art Collective will often charge a little bit extra for services including
creating, shipping, customs, and other logistical matters, because there’s a small team that helps handle
those issues.