What's Involved

A written appraisal assignment includes:

• Survey of your property or collection to determine which works need an appraisal, if desired.
• Examination of chosen works.
• Color photograph of each work.
• Description of each work (following the Getty Descriptive Standard).
• Research of current market, artist's biographies, careers, and sales.
• Collection of all pertinent information for intended use to determine appropriate type of value - ­­insurance scheduling, estate planning or taxation, damage and loss claims, charitable donation or for your personal use.
• Delivery of two copies of a bound, illustrated and annotated report, with value conclusion fully explained and prepared in accordance with the most current edition of The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Additional copies may be requested for a nominal per-page fee.

There is no charge for the initial telephone or office consultation for an appraisal. Subsequent fees may be structured on an hourly basis, per diem, or at a fixed rate. A retainer of one half the estimated total cost of an appraisal is required before any work is begun.

Please contact us to discuss your appraisal needs.

Eloy Tarcisio, “Pirámide plateada” (Silver Pyramid), 1999, acrylic on amate paper, 47 x 31 inches, courtesy of the artist