Ellery H. Kurtz - American Art Appraisal
Fine Art Appraiser of
American Art
Specialists in art appraisal of 19th and early 20th Centuries
Certified Member, Appraisers Association of America, Inc.
USPAP compliant through September, 2020
The fee for a written art appraisal is never based upon the value of your art. It is based strictly upon a set hourly fee required for research and report writing in addition to any travel expenses incurred which is always agreed upon by signed contract prior to the undertaking of any appraisal. A formal written appraisal may require or warrant a personal visit to inspect the artwork.
Two (2) original signed copies of the appraisal with digital images will be furnished upon completion of the report to you and to you only. A digital read-only copy on a flash drive will be furnished in addition to the printed report.
The general amount of time required for each painting or object being appraised is normally 3 - 4 hours. Each work must be individually reviewed, researched and compared to similar works of art either currently on the market with dealers or auctions houses as well as compared to works having been sold in recent years from galleries and auctions. Final evaluations are based upon all the information gathered as well as: historical importance; condition; aesthetic quality; current market conditions and the personal experience/knowledge of the appraiser.
Payment methods: Personal check, bank check; certified check and or wire transfer are accepted. No credit cards.
Digital images included in the schedule of appraised works of art - no charge.