Fine Art Appraisals & Collections Management

Appraisal Services

  • Prepare qualified appraisals for estate planning, estate tax, insurance coverage, equitable distribution, charitable contribution, and damage and loss claims.

  • Provide guidance on selecting the appropriate type of appraisal (Fair Market Value, Retail Replacement Value, or other standards) based on your needs.

  • Offer expert analysis of market conditions, provenance, and condition to ensure the most accurate and defensible valuations.

  • Assist with documentation for legal, tax, and insurance purposes, adhering to USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliance.

Collections Management Services

  • Conduct comprehensive collections inventories, including photography and detailed cataloging.

  • Evaluate collection needs for preservation, including archival rehousing, custom display recommendations, and climate considerations.

  • Coordinate trusted conservators, art handlers, framers, and transport specialists through a vetted statewide network.

  • Research provenance to document your collection’s history and value.

  • Advise on charitable contributions, including donation strategies to museums and institutions with appropriate supporting documentation.

  • Support legacy planning by documenting personal histories and stories associated with individual artworks or entire collections.

  • Provide guidance on collections evaluation for downsizing, resale, or long-term care decisions.

  • Manage museum services, including facilitating personal loans, conducting condition reporting, and coordinating professional packing and shipping.

  • Offer photography and digitization services to preserve digital records of your collection for future planning and access.

We offer comprehensive fine art appraisal and collections management services tailored to the needs of private collectors, estates, businesses, and cultural institutions. Whether you are seeking a single appraisal for insurance purposes or need long-term support managing an extensive collection, we bring a practical, hands-on approach to every project.

Our services are designed to help you fully understand, preserve, and maximize the value of your collection—both financially and historically. We assist clients at every stage, from acquisition and documentation to preservation, legacy planning, and valuation for a variety of purposes.