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v We provide written appraisals, valuation, authentication, and certification services for insurance, donation, risk management, estate planning, financial planning, claims for damage, and legal purposes. Many appraisers lack factual current comparisons, the ability to authenticate and certify art & antiques, or courtroom experience. With over 25 years experience in restoration, appraising and expert witness testimony of virtually thousands of items related to the decorative and fine arts, our experts evaluate the appearance and condition and analyze the latest sales and auction data to establish value. v

  • Estate planning
  • Estate settlement
  • Pre-Move Appraisal
  • Insurance coverage
  • Claim for damage
  • Charitable donation
  • Expert witness testimony
  • Museum & historical donations
  • Pricing to sell a collection
  • Anticipated purchase of a work

    • Appraisals require on-sight inspections, and USPAP conventions, please contact us for more information. 

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    LOCATION:
    Based in Los Angeles, available in Northern/Southern California and Arizona.
    Satellites in San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs, and Santa Barbara.

    PROFESSIONAL VALUATIONS:
    Art, antiques, collectables, furniture, glass, porcelain, pottery, silver, decorative art, and residential contents.

    APPRAISALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF:
    Insurance, Estate, Living Trust, Charitable Donations, Probate, Divorce, Claims, Equitable Distribution.

    APPRAISER QUALIFICATIONS:
    Our staff has appraised property for government agencies, insurance companies, estate and probate attorneys, museums, institutions, corporations, public and private collections, national and international moving and storage lines, bank officers, auction houses, antique and fine art dealers, and a multitude of private individuals.
    All staff have their current government mandated USPAP Certification, and several have over 15 years experience in the industry.

    AFFILIATIONS:
    American Society of Independent Appraisers; American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works; Antique and Collectibles Sealer Association; Frends of French Art; Societe d'Ebenistes; Louvre Museum Research Institute; Getty Research Institute for the Arts & the Humanities; National Auctioneers Association; Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute

    FEES:
    Charged hourly for on-site inspection, research and documentation time.  There is a $300 minimum fee.  Additional charges may apply for travel expenses, all charges are portal to portal.  Signed contract and deposit are required at the time of inspection.

    APPRAISALS:
    Include an on-site examination, inventory, photography, market research, valuation and a final appraisal report.  Each item (or group of items) will have a description, age, measurements, condition, value and photograph.
    Appraisals are in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), and are availible by printed copy, media disc, and/or electronic transmissions.

    ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
    Charity Auctioneer, Restorations & Refinishing, Inventories, Conservation, Building Restorations.
    Referrals to Estate Managers, living trust executors, downsizing consultants, and consignment services.



    APPRAISALS, COURT & FAMILY LAW, EXPERT WITNESS

    Our clients satisfaction is our primary goal.  We take pride in providing you with the highest quality appraisal standards and service which are in conformance to the ethical standards and procedures set forth by the Appraisers Board, thereby honoring our allegiance to the integrity of our occupation.
    Our efforts are focused on being understanding with respect to our clients through their trials and tribulations that have necessitated the knowledge and expertise of an appraiser, restorer or conservation expert.
    For your peace of mind, we strive to educate, inform, and simplify the procedure necessary to carry through to fruition the appraisal and repair process. 
    We inform all our clients about the importance of inventories, catalogues, and personal property insurance policies as well as updates and renewals. Informed and prepared individuals will be safeguarded against many misfortunes.




    All appraisals conform to the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice as set forth by the SEC. 
    Appraisals require on-sight inspections, please contact us for more information.
    Expert Witness testimonies are completed in conjunction with a Certified Appraisal.

    Two Decades of Appraisals, Brokerage, Replacement, and Restorations
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