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APPRAISAL

Why get an appraisal?

We specialize in providing appraisal services for personal property, helping you determine the value of items like furniture, artwork, and even your family heirlooms.

Appraisals for personal property are most commonly required in the following scenarios:

  • Estate Taxes

  • Insurance Coverage

  • Insurance Claims

  • Equitable Distribution (e.g., during divorce proceedings)

  • Charitable Donations

In these cases, the appraisal may need to be reviewed by the IRS or an insurance company, and it must comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

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Informal appraisals may also be useful for:

  • Estate Planning

  • Preparing to Sell

  • Personal Interest

These appraisals follow the ethical and professional guidelines of USPAP but are typically for personal use and not subject to third-party review.

Our Collection Management services are designed to help you efficiently organize, maintain, and track your collection, ensuring its long-term preservation and value. These services are particularly useful in a variety of situations, including:

  • Cataloging and inventory management

  • Condition reporting and conservation planning

  • Insurance documentation and valuations

  • Art handling, storage, and transportation coordination

  • Provenance research and documentation

  • Loan management for exhibitions or institutional partnerships

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COLLECTION MANAGEMENT

Kraak ware or Kraak porcelain •

Ming Dynasty

We work closely with you to create a customized management plan that supports your collection’s unique needs, from initial assessment to ongoing care. Whether for personal enjoyment, investment purposes, or institutional oversight, our goal is to help you maintain a comprehensive, organized, and well-documented collection.

Our Fine Art & Decorative Art Consultancy services provide expert guidance on the acquisition, deaccession, and management of your art collection. We work closely with collectors, investors, and institutions to help build and refine collections that align with personal, aesthetic, or investment goals. Key areas of our consultancy include:

  • Advising on the acquisition of artwork, including sourcing pieces from galleries, auctions, and private sales

  • Strategic deaccessioning to refine or shift collection focus

  • Conducting market analysis and valuations for informed decision-making

  • Offering insights into the potential investment value and trends within the art market

  • Providing recommendations for conservation and preservation needs

  • Connecting clients with trusted professionals, including conservators, framers, and auction houses

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FINE ART & DECORATIVE ART CONSULTANCY
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Tobacco Box •

Jos Sanders (maker)

London (Place of Origin, made)

1738-1739 (made)

Whether you're starting a collection or looking to enhance an existing one, our goal is to offer personalized advice and ensure every decision supports your objectives while maintaining the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

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