Founded in in 2016 by Joshua Holdeman, The Hammond Group provides provides strategic guidance in the complex and often opaque markets for Fine Art, Design and Luxury Goods . Whether working with an individual object, a curated grouping of works or an entire collection, Hammond develops customized strategies carefully designed to maximize the value from every object according to our clients’ goals and the scopes of work set for us.

Hammond’s expertise draws from several decades of experience working for and with the industry’s most prestigious auction houses, galleries, insttituttions, foundations, and collectors. As a result, our firm has developed and maintains deep, long-term relationships throughout the international art world.

In addition, Hammond is accredited to issue USPAP-compliant and AAA-certified appraisals in accordance with IRS guidelines and support of collection maintenance, philanthropic efforts and fiduciary obligations.

Hammond’s core code of conduct is founded in two central principles: our work must be fully transparent at all times and our economic goals must always and only be aligned with those of our clients. In other words, our success is directly correlated to the results of our clients who entrust us to act and endeavor on their behalf.