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Art appraisal services for estate tax (Form 706), charitable donations (Form 8283), insurance coverage, and damage claims, prepared by IRS-qualified appraisers to USPAP standards. AppraiseItNow appraises paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and works on paper, online and onsite.
…they did a superb job and clearly explained how they arrived at the appraisal value
…even during the holiday season… I was genuinely impressed
AppraiseItNow was amazing!… Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ARTWORK APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
IRS-qualified, USPAP-compliant valuations of single works and full collections, online or onsite in all 50 states.
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AppraiseItNow provides fast, fully online or onsite artwork and fine art appraisals for legal, tax, insurance, and estate purposes, from a single painting to a complete collection.
Purposes we serve
We appraise artwork for the purposes that most often require an independent value:
Value definitions
We issue both Fair Market Value (FMV) and Replacement Value opinions on artwork. The intended use of the report, such as a donation, an estate filing, or insurance coverage, determines which definition we apply.
How we work
Most fine art assignments are completed remotely. When the scope, the size of the collection, or the complexity of the work calls for it, we coordinate an onsite inspection.
One firm, whole estate
We also appraise all types of personal property, so an estate or donation that includes both art and other personal property does not need two firms.
We appraise fine art in every medium and from every period, for tax, legal, insurance, or estate use, whether the assignment is one painting or an entire collection.
Paintings and paper
We appraise paintings in all media, along with the prints and works on paper that make up much of a collection:
Sculpture, photography, mixed media
We appraise sculpture and other three-dimensional work, photography, and mixed media pieces on the same basis as paintings:
Antique, folk, and contemporary
We appraise antique and period works, folk and outsider art, and contemporary pieces, individually or as an entire collection or estate holding:
AppraiseItNow serves individuals, families, collectors, attorneys, and accountants with artwork appraisal projects large and small, and also museums, foundations, and institutions that require an independent valuation.
Owners, collectors, and heirs
Art owners, collectors, and estate inheritors come to us for a single work or a whole collection, as do individuals making a non-cash charitable donation of artwork and couples dividing art assets in a divorce.
Families and their advisors
Families handling estate planning or post-death matters, including probate, estate tax filings on IRS Form 706, and settling an estate, work with us alongside the attorneys and accountants advising them.
Insurance and institutions
Individuals with insurance coverage, damage, or loss claims involving artwork rely on our reports, and museums, foundations, and institutions engage us when they require an independent valuation.
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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 standardsWhat 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!
Standard Fee Range
$595 – $2,000
Standard range for our Artwork appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $295
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $395
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 item
$295 – $2,000
Single artwork; scope reflects artist, medium, and research depth
10 items
$2,200 – $15,000
Small collection; consolidated report with collection-level analysis
50+ items
$12,000 – $25,000+
Large collection; discounted volume pricing and streamlined reporting
Our Artwork appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
Popular uses
Collectors, executors, museums, and insurers each need a different number for the same painting: fair market value for a donation, an estate, or a gift, retail replacement value for a policy, and the loss in value after damage. The uses below explain which value applies and open the page for that engagement.
Gifts of paintings, prints, sculpture, and photography to museums and nonprofits. The IRS requires a qualified appraisal above $5,000, and for art valued at $20,000 or more the complete signed appraisal is attached to the return, so the report is written to be read by the IRS.
Retail replacement values so a fine art rider or scheduled policy covers what it would actually cost to replace each work. Collectors and their brokers use the report to set limits, and update it as the market for an artist moves.
Value before and after a loss for works damaged in transit, by water, or by a restorer, and pre-loss value for pieces that were stolen or destroyed. Prepared for the policyholder, the adjuster, or the shipper's liability carrier.
Fair market value as of the date of death for every work in an estate, cited by the executor on the probate inventory and on Schedule F of the estate tax return, and used to divide a collection fairly among heirs.
A painting or a collection given to a child, a trust, or a foundation is reported on Form 709 at its fair market value on the date of the gift. The qualified appraisal attached to that return is what protects the value from being reopened later.
A neutral fair market value for the works each spouse is keeping, as of the separation date, prepared for either party's attorney or jointly and written to hold up if the division is contested in court.
Real art assignments we have completed, showing the intended use each report was prepared for, the standard of value applied, and how the conclusion was supported.
Antique oil paintings by a regional artist whose auction record is thin and mostly online, donated in Arizona.
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Framed lithographs after a famous artist's stained-glass designs, signed posthumously and unnumbered. Attribution decided the value.
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A large abstract painting donated to a major modern art museum, with purchase and exhibition records to anchor its market.
Read the case studyWe appraise a broad range of fine art including paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, photography, mixed media, folk art, outsider art, street art, posters, and entire art collections and estate holdings. We serve individual collectors, families, estates, attorneys, museums, and institutions across all major fine art categories.
Yes. We regularly appraise works in varying condition, including aged, damaged, or previously unattributed pieces. Condition, provenance, attribution, authenticity, exhibition history, and market demand are all factored into the valuation.
Yes. We provide aggregated valuations for entire art collections and estate holdings across multiple categories and media. Volume-based pricing is available for larger assignments and is confirmed in advance.
Fees are scope-based and quoted as a fixed price before work begins. Single-item appraisals typically start at $295, more complex or compliance-driven assignments start at $395, and most projects fall within a standard range of $595–$2,000, depending on artist, medium, research depth, and complexity.
Most artwork appraisals are completed within 7–10 business days once all required information is received. Expedited turnaround options may be available for time-sensitive matters. Complex attributions or works requiring extensive provenance research may require additional time.
Short answers to the terms and requirements that come up most often on artwork assignments.
