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Artwork appraisals in Colorado for donations, estate tax, insurance, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises paintings, sculptures, photography, prints, and mixed media across Colorado, including Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ARTWORK APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, COLORADO COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional artwork appraisals in Colorado for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax compliance, insurance coverage, and divorce proceedings. Whether you are settling an estate, documenting a collection for insurance, claiming a tax deduction for a donated piece, or dividing assets during a legal separation, our credentialed appraisers deliver thorough, IRS-compliant reports that meet the standards required by financial institutions, courts, and government agencies.
Our art appraisal services are available both remotely and onsite throughout Colorado, from the Denver metro area and Boulder to Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Grand Junction, and beyond. Remote appraisals allow clients to submit high-resolution photographs and documentation from anywhere in the state, while onsite appraisals are available for large collections, complex pieces, or situations requiring in-person inspection. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV) and Replacement Value appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad spectrum of fine art and decorative objects across Colorado, covering both contemporary works and historically significant pieces. Our appraisers are experienced with:
Colorado's art market reflects the state's rich cultural heritage, including a strong tradition of Western and landscape art, a growing contemporary scene centered in Denver, and significant collections of Native American and regional works. Our appraisers are equipped to handle single pieces as well as entire collections, applying rigorous market research and comparable sales analysis to every assignment.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, estate attorneys, financial advisors, museums, galleries, insurance professionals, and anyone in Colorado who needs a credentialed, defensible artwork appraisal for legal, financial, or personal purposes.
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
The appraisal was done very well. Since he was a local artist here in Charleston, SC, they took the time to study and review Jim Booth’s art. His work has made him extremely famous, which can make an appraisal challenging, but they did a superb job and clearly explained how they arrived at the appraisal value. I highly recommend Appraise It Now and will use them again for all my artwork.
Artwork Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
AppraiseItNow did an excellent job appraising our unique art collection. Joe was always prompt and responsive, and he and his team delivered a thorough, well-supported appraisal in just a couple of weeks, even during the holiday season. I was genuinely impressed. Thank you for the great work!
Artwork Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
Artwork Appraisal
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
From auction record databases and dealer systems such as Artnet, Artprice, AskART, and the archives of the major auction houses. Comparable sales analysis is the default method whenever an active secondary market exists, and our appraisers document the specific comparables and adjustments behind each conclusion.
A qualified appraisal and Form 8283, Section B, for art donations claimed over $5,000, and the IRS Art Advisory Panel routinely reviews donations of $50,000 or more. Requirements are laid out by IRS Art Appraisal Services, and the appraisal must disclose the method and comparables relied upon.
It must be inventoried at fair market value, and Colorado probate requires that inventory generally within three months of the personal representative's appointment. Colorado mandates no particular appraisal form and has no probate referee system, so estates typically retain a private appraiser to document the values.
No. Article X, section 3(c) of the Colorado Constitution exempts household furnishings and personal effects that are never used to produce income, which covers art hanging in a private residence. The exemption ends where income begins: gallery inventory, and even artwork furnishing a short-term rental home, can be classified as taxable personal property.
