There’s something incredibly satisfying about buying something you’ve fallen in love with. However, as you begin to assemble more pieces, can you say, that you have an accurate, reliable and up to date inventory of your acquisitions? With a focus on preserving cultural heritage, we ensure your legacy is protected for generations to come.
If you have a collection, either inherited or built over time, catalog your pieces and assess the value of the entire collection. This information is crucial for making informed decisions about maintaining your collection, selling it, and incorporating it into estate planning. “We consider ourselves ‘Cultural Engineers’ by using tech to valorize our clients’ collections. We believe in offering our clients not just a digital solution but also access to a dedicated in-house team of specialists”.
Founded in 2018 and based in Dubai, we offer a pioneering digital inventory solution that integrates cutting-edge technology with expertise in luxury collectibles.Through its secure and private platform, clients can efficiently document, organize, and explore their collections. The Open Crate’s team manages full cataloging and inventory services, supported by dedicated collection managers to ensure seamless operations. Additional offerings include valuation services, curation and acquisition support, estate planning as well as logistics management for shipping, insurance, and storage.
With an unwavering focus on privacy and security, The Open Crate is a trusted partner for collectors, helping them preserve the legacy and safeguard the future of their precious assets.
Amina Debbiche earned an MA in Finance & Banking in Paris, followed by an MA in Modern & Contemporary Art and a Certificate in Art Business at Christie’s Education in London. She then spent several years working and honing her art world experience, from Phillip’s auction house to The Fine Art Fund to Christie’s London, in both, Post-War & Contemporary and Private Sales departments. In 2014, she joined Art Dubai to manage its Patron Circle and Art Salon in the VIP Department and remained there for 2 years prior to the launch of The Open Crate.
Prior to co-founding The Open Crate in 2017, Nora worked for four years with Carpenters Workshop Gallery (CWG) allowing her to gain expertise in the field of design and to work at several art fairs including Art Basel. Nora received a BA in Business studies/Banking and finance at the American University of Beirut, followed by a position at PwC (Beirut, Paris and Dubai) for three years. She later joined the Binladin Group in Dubai as manager for the M&A department.