Valuations

Object Identification

• for individual or groups of items 

• a preliminary 'ballpark' evaluation over email is free of charge, while written valuations start at CAD 100 (or USD 80) for the first item. Please send clear photos along with measurements and a brief history on when and how the object was acquired

• house visits are available within Toronto and the GTA for an extra fee

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Appraisals

Fair Market Value (FMV) Appraisals

• for individual or groups of items

Cultural Property Donations

• gifts to museums and charitable organizations within Canada or the USA

Insurance (Retail Replacement) Value

• loss, theft, or damage of items

Divorce and Property Division

• equal distribution of items/assets between two parties

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Estate Management and Planning

• Fair Market Value (FMV) Appraisals

• Estate Tax Filing Appraisals

• Equitable Distribution Appraisals

• Probate Appraisals

• Downsizing Consultation

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Sales Consultation

• Advice on the best method to sell your items, either through auction or private sales

 

Collection Development

• Sourcing specific items to add to your collection

• Advice on restorations for works of art and works on paper/canvas

• Referrals for art database management specialists, art shippers and photographers

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Auction House Consulting

Advice catered directly to auction houses in Canada or the USA

• Fair Market Value (FMV) for object identification

• Asian Art Department development

• Cataloguing and sales logistics

• Client and business development