Appraisals

Collectors need formal appraisals at defined moments. Insuring a collection, settling an estate, making a charitable donation, or planning a sale all require a documented, defensible opinion of value. The quality of that appraisal matters, both for accuracy and because insurers, the IRS, and estate attorneys expect appraisals prepared to professional standards.

Keeping values current matters just as much. The market for post-war and contemporary art can move quickly, and an artist’s market may shift significantly after a major museum exhibition, new gallery representation, or a record-setting auction result. Collections insured at values set even a few years ago are often meaningfully over- or under-insured today. Adam works with collectors to keep insurance appraisals up to date, reviewing values as markets shift so that coverage accurately reflects what a collection is worth.

Adam is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers, and his appraisals draw on the same market knowledge that informs his advisory work, including current auction results, private sale activity, and firsthand insight into demand for individual artists. Values reflect the market as it stands, not simply what past records suggest. Appraisals are prepared for insurance coverage, estate planning and settlement, charitable donations, and general market valuations.

For advisory clients, fair market value and insurance appraisals are provided on a complimentary basis as part of the ongoing relationship, ensuring their records remain accurate as their collections and the market evolve.

To discuss an appraisal, get in touch.