WE ARE ART APPRAISERS & VALUERS
At Art Experts, we provide comprehensive fine art appraisals and valuations for private collectors, institutions, legal professionals, insurers, and corporate clients. Whether you need documentation for a sale, donation, insurance policy, or legal matter, our valuations are precise, purpose-specific, and backed by decades of market and appraisal experience.
As dedicated art appraisers and valuers, we assess not only what an artwork is worth, but why—revealing the deeper factors that shape real market value.
Understanding the Importance of Valuation
Every major art decision starts with an accurate understanding of value. A reliable appraisal influences insurance coverage, estate planning, tax deductions, and, most importantly, the potential outcome of a sale.
Revealing the Full Scope of Value
Art valuation is complex, layered, and constantly evolving. Market shifts, new research, exhibitions, or the sale of a comparable piece can dramatically change value. While many appraisers rely on surface-level indicators, we look further.
Our team examines every meaningful factor—often overlooked by general appraisers—to identify an artwork’s complete market potential. Beyond artistic merit, provenance, rarity, and condition, we also consider:
- Historical and cultural significance within the artist’s body of work
- Alignment with current collecting trends and curatorial interests
- Comparative results from regional and international markets
- Market timing and periods of heightened demand for specific artists or movements
Some of the most overlooked yet essential drivers of value include:
- Historical Significance
- Artistic Merit – Why two works of similar size by the same artist can differ by tens of millions
- Prominent Past Ownership – For example, why an $800 JFK humidor sold for $574,500
Most appraisers are unaware of these concepts, which is why our clients benefit financially from our advanced valuation methodology.
The result: valuations that are data-supported, market-aware, and strategically informed.
Comprehensive Fine Art Appraisal Services
We provide certified, purpose-driven appraisals and valuations for:
- Private Collectors & Families – asset management and sale readiness
- Institutions & Corporations – insurance, accounting, and collection audits
- Attorneys, Courts & Insurers – estates, legal disputes, and claims
- Auction Houses & Dealers – pricing guidance and acquisition analysis
Appraisal Categories
- Insurance / Replacement Valuation – for personal or commercial coverage
- Fair Market Value – for IRS submissions, estate settlement, donation, and divorce
- Liquidation & Rapid-Sale Estimates – for debt resolution or auction planning
- Investment & Pre-Purchase Analysis – to support informed acquisition choices
- Estate & Inheritance Valuations – for probate and equitable distribution
- Legal & Damage Assessment – for authenticity matters, disputes, or restitution
- Collection & Institutional Audits – for ongoing oversight and documentation
- Customs & Export Valuations – for compliant regulatory filings
Value Categories
- Auction Value
- Fair Market Value (FMV)
- Income Value
- Loan Value
- Marketable Cash Value (MCV)
- Partial Loss of Value (for damaged items)
- Replacement Value
- 30, 60, 90, 120 Days Liquidation Values
All our reports comply with USPAP standards and meet IRS requirements under §170(f)(11) and §6695A.
Expertise That Sets the Standard
Because art appraisal is an unregulated field, experience and credibility matter. At Experts, our specialists bring more than a century of combined experience, supported by deep art-historical knowledge and real-time market intelligence.
Our appraisal reports are recognized by courts, insurers, financial institutions, and the IRS because they are thoroughly researched, well-documented, and fully defensible.
Why Clients Trust Art Experts
- Market-Driven Insight: Understanding how and when value shifts.
- Proven Reliability: Trusted by collectors, insurers, and legal professionals worldwide.
- Thorough Research: We identify every factor that influences real value.
- Purpose-Built Accuracy: Each valuation is crafted specifically for its intended use.
- Integrity & Clarity: Transparent methodology and honest, evidence-based conclusions.
At Art Experts, we combine advanced market research, art-historical expertise, and technical analysis to reveal the true value behind every artwork.
We are more than art experts—we are professional art appraisers and valuers. Contact us today to discover the real worth of your artwork.
