Professional Art Appraisals for Collectors, Institutions and Insurers
We provide independent art valuations and certified appraisal reports for individual works as well as for comprehensive collections of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Our work is based on internationally recognized standards, supported by in-depth market analysis and careful object-based examination.
Our appraisals serve as a reliable basis for insurance, estate and tax-related decisions in both national and international contexts.
Our practice is international in scope and conducted from Zurich.
The Value of Independent Appraisal
Appraisal Types
Independent appraisals become essential when art assets require substantiated, defensible valuation rather than indicative pricing.
While informal price indications may rely on experience, a professional appraisal is grounded in systematic market analysis, documented methodology and objective judgment.
Independent appraisals are particularly relevant in the following contexts:
Insurance Appraisals
Valuations for establishing appropriate insurance values for individual works or collections.
Fair Market Value Appraisals
Valuations for tax-related purposes, estate planning or wealth reporting.
Estate & Gift Appraisals
Valuations in the context of inheritances, gifts and transfers of assets.
Collection Appraisals
Structured valuation of larger collections for insurance, wealth reporting or strategic decision-making.
- Placement or adjustment of insurance coverage
- Estate planning and wealth structuring
- Gifts and tax-related matters
- Acquisition and sale decisions
- Legal and financial disputes
Independent appraisals provide clarity, security and a well-founded basis for informed decision-making.
What a Professional Appraisal Includes
A qualified appraisal typically includes:
- Detailed examination of the work, including technique and condition
- Analysis of provenance and supporting documentation
- Comparison with relevant market transactions
- Transparent explanation of the applied valuation methodology
- Preparation of a formally structured and well-documented report
Appraisal Purposes
Art appraisals are commonly required for:
- Insurance coverage and damage assessment
- Estate settlement and inheritance matters
- Gifts and tax-related reporting
- Asset overviews and collection valuation
- Acquisition and sale decisions
All appraisals are prepared in accordance with internationally recognized standards, including USPAP, and are designed to meet the requirements of collectors, institutions and professional advisors.
For U.S.-related matters, appraisals comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requirements.