Our Clients

Insurance Providers
Property is appraised for the purpose of scheduling valuables on the owner’s insurance policy. The owner is protected in the event of damage or loss. 

Damaged or lost property is appraised in order to determine value as of the date of loss. Our experience with art conservation and our network of restoration specialists are indispensable in assessing restoration needs. For damaged property we will consider diminution of value in our scope of work. For total loss, value is reconstructed using existing data and research.

Legal and Financial Professionals
We work with legal and financial professionals to provide their clients with Fair Market Value appraisal reports for the following intended uses:

• Estate tax and probate

• Equitable distribution of assets amongst heirs

• Equitable division of assets as the result of a divorce

• Non-cash charitable contributions   

Private Individuals
Individuals require appraisals for such intended uses as insurance coverage, damage and loss, estates and trusts, marital distribution, non-cash charitable contributions and acquisition or disposition of property.  Private individuals contact us to determine value of a single piece or an entire collection.

Public and Private Collections
Corporations, museums, non-profit organizations, government agencies and municipalities may require valuation for insurance purposes, charitable contribution, acquisition or disposition of property.