Nathan Carter, The Flying Sri Lankan Peacock eats berries and lives mainly on the forest floor, occasionally roosting in trees to avoid tigers, 2022.
Image courtesy of Nathan Carter
Resale & Market ValueYou are considering selling a work and want to understand what it is worth today. | Insurance CoverageYou want to insure a work or update an existing policy to reflect current value. | Charitable DonationYou are donating a work to a museum or nonprofit and need IRS-compliant documentation. |
Collection ManagementYou want to catalog, organize, or document your holdings in a structured way. | Estate & InheritanceA loved one has passed and their collection needs to be formally valued. | Equitable DistributionA collection needs to be fairly divided between parties, such as in a divorce. |
Entry Point $400Flat FeeValuation Estimate A preliminary value range for a single work based on client-provided photography and information. Ideal for collectors not yet ready to commit to a full report. Credited in full toward a subsequent Full Report if the Client proceeds. | Full Report $1,000-$1,200Flat FeeDesk Appraisal Report A complete and USPAP-compliant, IRS-qualified appraisal report prepared from client-provided photography and documentation. Covers estate, resale, insurance, and charitable donation purposes. Includes provenance research, comparable sales analysis, and full written report. Includes a condition assessment when an in-person inspection has taken place. *For works up to $100,000 | High Value $150/hrFor works over $100,000Complex Appraisal Works valued over $100,000 require a deeper level of documentation and justification. Scope and estimated hours discussed during initial consultation. Research at this level of valuation is extensive by nature to meet IRS requirements. |
In Person Inspections
Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area: In-person visits are warmly encouraged and available at no additional cost.
Outside the DC Area: Fine Eye Appraisal is available for on site visits nationwide. Travel expenses are billed at cost.
Multi-Work and Collection Bookings
Collectors looking to appraise two or more works, or seeking ongoing collection management services, are encouraged to reach out to discuss a custom project scope and fee structure.
