Heather & Co. New Zealand's Art & Collectible Specialists
From fine art to trading cards, we bring expert knowledge, transparent valuations, and direct market access to every collection we touch. No middlemen — just results.
Your collection deserves more than guesswork
At Heather & Co., we specialise in the professional cataloguing, expert valuation, and strategic sale of art collections and valuable collectibles across Aotearoa.
Whether you're safeguarding a lifetime of acquisitions, settling an estate, preparing for insurance, or simply want to know what you have and what it's worth — we provide clarity, structure, and genuine expertise.
Working discreetly with collectors, families, and institutions, we transform overwhelming inventories into structured, searchable archives — and when you're ready to sell, we connect you directly to the market at the best possible price.
Every collection tells a story.
We make sure it's heard.
Full-service collection management
From the first photograph to the final sale, we handle every stage of your collection's journey with the care and expertise it demands.
Collection Cataloguing
High-resolution photography, detailed condition reports, provenance research, and structured digital archives — turning chaos into a beautifully organised record.
Valuation & Appraisal
Transparent, research-backed market valuations you can trust. For insurance, estate planning, or simply knowing what your pieces are worth.
Art valuation in depthSales & Brokerage
Direct-to-market sales cutting out the middleman and maximising your return. Private sales, auction strategy, and full transaction management.
Trading Card Services
Cataloguing, identification, and valuation of trading card collections. Direct purchase at fair market price — cash in hand, no auction fees.
Trading cards in depthCollectible Identification
Found something and don't know what it is? We identify, research, and assess the value of collectibles across a wide range of categories.
Estate & Insurance
Comprehensive documentation for estate administration, probate, insurance claims, and inheritance planning. Structured to meet compliance requirements.
Estate & probate in depth
Got cards? We've got answers.
The trading card market is booming — but knowing what you've got and what it's actually worth can be overwhelming. Whether it's a binder of base set Pokémon, a box of vintage Magic: The Gathering, or inherited cards you can't identify, we're here to help.
We provide expert identification, honest market valuations, and professional cataloguing for Pokémon, MTG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards, and more. We know the difference between a shadowless Charizard and a standard print, and we'll make sure you do too. If you want to sell, we buy directly at fair market prices — no auction fees, no waiting.
- Full collection cataloguing with card-by-card documentation
- Expert identification — shadowless, 1st editions, misprints, and rarities
- Current market valuations based on PSA, BGS, and CGC sales data
- Grading preparation and PSA/BGS submission guidance
- Direct purchase at fair market price — cash in hand
- Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, sports cards, and more
Simple, transparent, thorough
Every engagement follows a clear process designed to respect your time, protect your collection, and deliver results.
Consultation
A no-obligation conversation to understand your collection, your goals, and how we can help.
Assessment
We visit on-site with professional lighting and scanning equipment. Items never leave your sight, and we assess scope, condition, and handling requirements before quoting.
Quotation
A clear, itemised quote with no surprises. You know exactly what's included before work begins.
Documentation
Professional photography, detailed cataloguing, and careful research — all carried out on-site.
Delivery
Your complete digital archive — searchable, beautifully presented, and built to last.
Beyond
Valuations, sales, or new acquisitions — we're your long-term collection partner.
The difference is expertise
We don't outsource. We don't refer. Every valuation, every catalogue entry, every sale is handled by our team — with the knowledge and care your collection deserves.
No Middlemen
In-house expertise for valuations and sales. Traditional auction houses take 15-25% in seller's premiums and buyer's fees. We connect you directly to buyers, meaning higher net returns, faster results, and full transparency at every step.
Complete Discretion
Full confidentiality for private collections, estates, and high-value items. Every engagement handled with the utmost professionalism.
Art to Trading Cards
Whether it's a Colin McCahon or a first edition Charizard, we bring the same care, research, and expertise to every item.
Nationwide, On-Site
We travel anywhere in Aotearoa with our own professional equipment. Hands-on, in-person attention — your items never leave your sight and never leave your home.
Luke Heather
I've been collecting since I was eight years old. What started with drawing and scribbling in the covers of my textbooks and trading cards in the school playground turned into a lifelong obsession with art, history, and the stories behind the things people keep.
Over the years, I've built personal collections spanning multiple things from trading cards, fine art, antiques, and curiosities of every kind. I know the thrill of finding something rare in a forgotten box, and I know the heartbreak of finding out something isn't what you hoped.
That's why I started Heather & Co. Too many people are sitting on collections they don't fully understand, paying auction houses 20% or more to sell items they've never had properly valued. I wanted to offer something different: genuine expertise, honest valuations, and a direct path to market that puts more money in your pocket.
Whether you've inherited a house full of art, rediscovered your childhood card collection, or you're a serious collector looking for discreet, expert support, I'd love to have a conversation.
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Sotheby's Institute of Art
Enrolled · commences November 2026Formal training in art history, connoisseurship and the mechanics of the international art market — the same grounding the major auction houses require of their own specialists.
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International Society of Appraisers
Candidate · Core Course in progressCandidacy confirmed and supported by four professional references. The ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies covers USPAP-aligned methodology, report writing and ethics — the standards insurers, solicitors and executors expect a valuation to be built on.
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Collecting & buying at auction
Art since 2016 · cards since the 1990sI have been buying at auction and building my own art collection since 2016 — which means I have sat on the other side of the paddle, paid the premiums, and learned what a catalogue entry does and doesn't tell you. With trading cards the history runs longer: I was the right age when Pokémon first arrived in the late nineties, and I have followed that market through every cycle since — the original boom, the long quiet years, and the resurgence.
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Not-for-profit & community work
Ongoing · references on requestOngoing volunteer work with a number of New Zealand not-for-profit organisations. At their request they are not named publicly, but details and contacts can be supplied on request.
I list my training exactly as it stands, including what is still in progress. You are entitled to know precisely who is valuing your collection — and anyone who won't tell you that plainly is worth a second thought.
From fine art to first editions.
No middlemen. Just results.
Answers before you ask
The questions we get most from collectors, executors and families across New Zealand. If yours isn't here, just ask — the first conversation is always free.
How much does an art valuation cost in New Zealand?
What's the difference between a valuation and an appraisal?
Do you buy trading cards directly, or only broker them?
How is this different from using an auction house?
Do you travel outside Auckland?
I inherited a collection and have no idea what any of it is. Can you help?
Are your valuations accepted for insurance and probate?
Is my collection kept confidential?
Still unsure where to start? Send us a message — no obligation, no sales pitch.
Ready to unlock your collection's potential?
Whether you have a single piece you're curious about or an entire collection that needs attention, we'd love to hear from you. The first conversation is always free.
Or reach us directly at artservices.nz@gmail.com · 027 489 7801
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Sample Catalogue
An example of how we document and present your collection
Abstract Landscape No. 4
Condition: Excellent. Original frame with minor wear consistent with age. No restoration. Provenance verified through gallery records.
Charizard Base Set — 1st Edition
Graded and authenticated. Clean surface, strong centering, no whitening on edges. One of the most sought-after cards in the hobby.
Chinese Export Porcelain Vase
Qing Dynasty period. Hand-painted cobalt blue decoration on white ground. Minor chip to rim, otherwise in remarkable condition for age.