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APPRAISAL SERVICES

Fine Art & Personal Property Appraisals

Independent, Defensible Appraisals for Insurance, Estate Planning, Tax Reporting, Charitable Contributions, Divorce, and Other Valuation Needs

An Appraisal is More Than an Opinion of Value.

When prepared correctly, it is an independent, well-researched document that supports important financial, legal, insurance, and estate decisions. Whether you're protecting a collection, administering an estate, making a charitable contribution, or addressing another valuation need, the conclusions should be supported by appropriate market research, professional methodology, and clear documentation.

At Roth | Escher Art Group, we prepare fine art and personal property appraisal reports that are objective, well supported and prepared to withstand scrutiny from insurance companies, attorneys, accountants, fiduciaries, financial institutions, and tax authorities.

When Do You Need an Appraisal?

Your insurance advisor may need updated values to ensure adequate coverage. An attorney or fiduciary may require an appraisal for estate administration, probate, or tax reporting. A financial institution may need a valuation for collateral purposes. Or you've inherited artwork or personal property and need to understand what you own and what it's worth. Whatever the circumstances, our goal is the same: To provide an accurate, objective, and well-supported valuation appropriate to the purpose of the appraisal.

Insurance Coverage & Damage/Loss Claims

Charitable Contribution / Donation Appraisals (IRS-Compliant)

Estate Planning & Trust Management

Bankruptcy & Liquidation

Estate Tax Appraisals & Probate

Divorce & Division of Property (Equitable Distribution)

Collateral Valuations & Bankruptcy

Expert Witness & Appraisal Review

Why a Professional Appraisal Matters

Not every valuation provides the same level of support.

Purchase receipts, auction estimates, online price searches, or informal opinions rarely satisfy the documentation standards required by insurance companies, the IRS, courts, lenders, or other institutions.

Our appraisal reports are built upon:

Independent, objective analysis

Extensive market research

Comparable sales analysis

Current market conditions

Professional appraisal methodology

Clear supporting documentation

The result is a clearly documented, well-supported appraisal report appropriate to its intended use.

Types of Appraisals We Provide

Insurance Coverage & Damage/Loss Claims

Insurance is designed to protect what matters, but only if your collection has been properly documented.

An up-to-date appraisal establishes accurate replacement values that help ensure adequate coverage before a loss occurs. Should artwork become damaged or stolen, current valuations help simplify the claims process while reducing disputes over value.

Probate, Estate Tax & Gift Tax Appraisals

Estate administration often requires independent fair market value appraisals that comply with IRS reporting requirements.

Our team prepares detailed appraisal reports for executors, attorneys, trustees, accountants, and families administering estates. We remain current on IRS reporting standards and appraisal requirements to provide reports that are thoroughly researched, well documented, and professionally supported.

Charitable Contribution Appraisals

Donating artwork can create lasting benefits for both charitable organizations and donors.

Qualified appraisals may be required to support federal income tax deductions for charitable contributions of fine art and other personal property.

Our charitable contribution appraisals are prepared to meet applicable IRS requirements and provide the valuation analysis and documentation needed to support noncash charitable contribution reporting.

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Why Roth | Escher Art Group?

Choosing an appraiser means choosing someone whose work will be relied upon by others.

Clients and referral partners work with Roth | Escher because we combine:

Specialized academic and art-market expertise
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) credentials
Decades of appraisal experience
Objective, independent valuations
Detailed, well-supported reports
Responsive, thoughtful client service

Whether you are engaging an appraiser for the first time or managing an established collection, we strive to make every assignment thorough, clear, and dependable

Schedule a Consultation

Every appraisal begins with a conversation.

We'll learn more about your collection, discuss the purpose of the appraisal, explain the process, and help determine the most appropriate valuation approach for your needs.

Whether you're appraising a single artwork or an extensive collection, Roth | Escher Art Group is here to provide trusted expertise and objective, well-researched appraisal services tailored to the intended use of the assignment.