Our clients have their prints appraised for a variety of reasons. The two most common motivations are the desire to sell or insure a work of art. We can also help with estate valuation, tax-deductible donations and divorce settlements. Industry experts recommend having a print appraised every five years to accurately reflect economic fluctuations.
We consider the rarity, condition and quality of a print, in addition to the current market demand for the graphic work of the artist. Sales records from the past decade are reviewed and analyzed by our team of experts, who can provide both the market and the replacement value of your print.
We provide official appraisals for prints that have been authenticated by Print Appraisers or another reputable organization. Relevant documentation (COA and report) must be provided. We perform unofficial estimates of value and conditional appraisals upon request.
Yes. All of our appraisals are fully compliant with the most recent edition of Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. We are qualified appraisers as defined by § 170(f)(11) and 6695A of the Internal Revenue Code.
There are dozens of other organizations that offer appraisal service, but none share the same intimate familiarity with the entire oeuvre of these artists.
Examination - We examine artworks at your residence, your office, your bank, your attorney’s office, your art storage facility or at your hotel if you are traveling. At any art gallery or auctioneer. At any Government Agency office, at any Customs Port of Entry, at any Law Enforcement office or warehouse. In any place of worship or religious congregation building. In the premises of any organization, association, or club. At any library, college, or museum. At any conservator studio or laboratory. For insurance and liability reasons, we don’t receive or examine artworks at our locations.