Independent Fine Art Appraisal & Market Consulting

Grounded in 40 years of market experience, scholarship, and connoisseurship.
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Providing expert valuation and professional judgment for collectors, estates, and institutions—held to the highest national standards.

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USPAP-Compliant Appraisals

All appraisal work complies fully with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Trusted Expertise Built on Scholarship and the Art Market

An approach that integrates academic training with decades of market experience, ensuring that each appraisal reflects both historical context and current market realities.

Services

Fine Art Appraisals

Independent appraisals prepared for insurance coverage, estate and trust administration, and charitable donation, tailored to the intended use of the report.

Art Market Consulting

Advisory services for collectors, fiduciaries, attorneys, and institutions seeking informed guidance on acquisitions, collections, and market positioning.

Murals & Public Art

Specialized appraisal expertise for murals and other works of art in post offices, libraries, parks, and other public buildings.

Estate & Trust Advisory

Extensive experience working with trustees and artists’ estates on valuation and collection management.

Expert Witness Services

Expert testimony and litigation support for art-related legal matters.

Appraisal Review

A formal critique of an existing appraisal to verify:

  • Compliance: Adherence to USPAP and IRS guidelines.
  • Accuracy: Validation of provenance, condition, and comparable sales data.
  • Reliability: Ensuring the logic and math lead to a credible value conclusion

Professional Credentials

Appraisers Association of America (AAA)

  • Long-standing member, committee service, presenter, and Board of Directors member (2024– ).

USPAP Compliance

  • All appraisals are prepared in full compliance with USPAP standards.

National Endowment for the Arts

  • Former National Endowment for the Arts panelist.