Project

U.S. Bank Center Art Collection Assessment

The EQ Office team in Seattle contracted The Lumiere Group to assess U.S. Bank Center’s existing art collection by providing comprehensive condition reports and valuation research to inform the development of the collection.  

Details

Location:
Seattle, WA
Project Type:
Collection Inventory, Documentation & Valuation
Client:
EQ Office
Services Provided:
Collections Stewardship, Project Management and Logistics

Highlights

  • Assessed, documented, and photographed the condition of nearly 40 artworks 

 

  • Reviewed existing artwork documentation to inform artwork valuations and recommendations 

 

  • Planned and oversaw deinstallation of three monumental glass artworks, including comprehensive documentation and condition reporting of all components

Overview

EQ Office approached The Lumiere Group to address the role of the art collection when it revitalized the U.S. Bank Center from its original 1960s design to a Class A, LEED Gold and ENERGY STAR certified commercial building in the heart of downtown Seattle. The project launched with a complete inventory of the 944,000 sq. ft. building’s artworks, including a collection of small three-dimensional artworks and three large-scale sculptures incorporated in the building’s infrastructure.  

Our team oversaw and meticulously documented the movement of the artworks. By completing research-informed valuations, we provided EQ Office with documentation on the historical significance of their collection. Deliverables included current art market insights, professionally prepared condition reports, and detailed lists of artwork components for future re-installation. 

"It's been a pleasure working with The Lumiere Group on a couple of different acquisitions of my work. I've always felt supported by their seamless commissioning process, transparency, follow through, and easy communication. Everyone on the team is passionate about art and dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for people, and it shows. "
- Katy Stone, Artist
  • 1/4: William Morris, Artifact Series #14, Offering, 1989
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