Fine Art Appraisals
Paintings, sculpture, prints, and photography — for donation, estate, insurance, and division.
Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity. These assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation, which means NextPhase accepts them anywhere in the United States and internationally.
What drives the number
Attribution and provenance drive art value more than medium or size. Where attribution is uncertain, the report says so plainly and values accordingly rather than assuming the optimistic case — which is exactly what makes it hold up on IRS review.
Commonly appraised
- Oil, acrylic, and watercolour
- Limited edition prints and lithographs
- Sculpture and mixed media
- Fine art photography
- Regional and Western art
- Estate collections
What we'll need from you
- Photographs of the full work, signature, verso, and any labels
- Artist, title, medium, and dimensions
- Any certificates, gallery records, or exhibition history
- Purchase records and prior appraisals
- Condition notes — restoration, damage, or relining
Charitable donation of art above the IRS threshold requires a qualified appraisal and may be subject to Art Advisory Panel review. Reports are prepared with that in mind.
| Scope | Typical fee |
|---|---|
| 1 item | $195 – $495 |
| 2–10 items | $495 – $1,200 |
| 11–50 items | $1,200 – $2,200 |
| 50+ items / full contents | $2,200 – $3,500+ |
Related personal property assets
Common questions
Can you appraise items outside Arizona?
Yes — anywhere in the world. Personal property valuation is not a state-licensed activity, and these assignments are performed as desk appraisals from photographs and documentation. Clients across the country and overseas are routine.
Do you have to see the items in person?
Usually not. A well-documented set of photographs, marks, and serial numbers supports a credible conclusion for most personal property. Disputed matters and very high-value single items sometimes warrant inspection, and we will tell you before you commit to anything.
Can you appraise a single item?
Yes. Single-item assignments are common for charitable donation and insurance scheduling. Per-item cost falls sharply as the count rises.
Will the IRS accept the report?
Reports prepared for charitable donation are written to satisfy the qualified appraisal and qualified appraiser requirements under IRS regulations, including everything required for Form 8283. The appraiser declaration is completed and signed as part of the assignment.
Ready for a number you can defend?
Tell us what you have and what it's for. You get a fixed written quote — never an hourly meter, never a sales call.