Art Appraisal Services
Professional appraisals tailored to your needs. Fair prices, excellent service.
How Our Appraisal Process Works
Getting your artwork professionally appraised is simple and straightforward:
Document Your Artwork
Create a list with titles, sizes, and mediums. Take clear photos of each piece.
Submit Your Request
Contact us with your documentation and preferred service level.
Expert Evaluation
Our experts research and evaluate using extensive market databases.
Receive Your Report
Get your professional appraisal in digital and print formats.
Appraisal Update
$175
+ $15 per item
Need an existing appraisal updated?
We accept appraisals written by our gallery or others.
What's Included:
- Review of existing appraisal
- Updated replacement value
- New appraisal report - PDF
- Suitable for insurance purposes
Important Details:
Best choice for clients needing an appraisal updated only.
Standard Service
$225/hr
+ $15 per item
This service is ideal for art that is challenging to move or is situated far away.
We rely on supplied documentation such as photographs, bills of sale, past appraisals and itemized descriptions.
What's Included:
- Industry-standard documentation
- Current replacement value
- Hard copy & PDF document
- Suitable for insurance purposes
Important Details:
An appointment is necessary for an on-site appraiser request and there is a separate service fee in addition to the Standard and Enhanced appraisals.
Enhanced Service
Our premiere service tailored to your needs
Starting at
$475
+ $20 per item
Comprehensive service with personalized client profile, digital backups, and access to previous appraisals by request.
What's Included:
- Standard Appraisal Service
- + Digital backup and historical access
- + Priority processing
- + 35% Savings on Appraisal Updates
- + Personalized client profile
- + Artwork photography storage
Important Details:
An appointment is necessary for an on-site appraiser request and there is a separate service fee in addition to the Standard and Enhanced appraisals.
On-Site Appraisal Service
Professional evaluation in the comfort of your home or office
Our professional on-site appraisal service brings our 50 years of expertise directly to your location. Ideal for valuable or delicate pieces that shouldn't be transported.
On-Site Service Call
$475
Includes travel time 20-minute initial consultation
Service Rate
$200
Per 30-minute increment
Documentation Service
$15-$35
Per item
Example Pricing
Small Collection (5 items, 1.5 hours billed)
Large Collection (15 items, 3 hours billed)
Booking & Cancellation Policy
Deposit Required
$150 deposit (applied to final fee)
Cancellation
48+ hours notice required or deposit forfeited
Rescheduling
$75 fee applies for changes
Service Area
Edmonton & surrounding areas
All appointments subject to availability. Travel fees may apply for locations outside Edmonton.
💡 Tip: Include photos and details in your email for faster response
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Links
- Initial Consultation: Contact us via phone or email to discuss your appraisal needs.
- Evaluation: We'll schedule a meeting to evaluate your items in person or through high-quality photographs.
- Research: We will research comparable sales and auction data using our extensive market resources.
- Report Delivery: You will receive a digital (PDF) and paper copies.
Our appraisal provides:
- An itemized description and valuation for each piece of artwork.
- Tailored details for specific purposes, such as insurance or estate planning.
- A detailed analysis based on current market value.
The report is formatted to meet industry standards and contains essential information.
Fine art appraisals serve several important purposes:
- Insurance: Establish accurate replacement value for proper coverage.
- Donation: Meet tax requirements for contributions to non-profits.
- Estate Planning: Determine fair market value for distribution or sale.
- Collection Management: Track the evolving value of your art investments.
We typically recommend appraisals for artwork or collections valued over $2,500. For tax purposes, donations exceeding $5,000 may also require appraisals.
We recommend updating your appraisals every 2–3 years as market values fluctuate. Significant changes in the art market or adding new works to your collection may warrant an earlier update to ensure accuracy.
To ensure a smooth appraisal process:
- Gather any documentation you have, such as receipts, provenance, or past appraisals.
- Photograph and organize your artwork for easy evaluation.
- Provide relevant background information, such as purchase details or exhibition history.
While having provenance, receipts, or documentation is helpful, we can conduct appraisals based on available information. We provide a professional opinion of value using:
- Our extensive market expertise.
- Access to auction and sales databases.
Note: Appraisers generally do not authenticate artwork.
Yes, we offer professional artwork photography services as part of our appraisal process:
- Basic Documentation: $15 per artwork (recording details only, no professional photography)
- Documentation + Professional Photography: $35 per artwork (includes complete documentation and high-quality photographs)
Our professional photographs are suitable for insurance documentation, catalogs, or sales materials. For standard remote appraisals, if you provide your own photographs, the per-item fee is $20.
Our appraisal services are priced competitively:
- Standard Service: $225/hr + $20 per item (client-supplied photos)
- On-Site Appraisals: $425 base fee (includes first hour and travel)
- Photography Services: $15 for basic documentation, $35 for documentation with professional photography
- Appraisal Updates: Starting at $175
For more extensive collections or specialized needs, we provide personalized quotes tailored to your specific requirements.
Appraised values represent a researched opinion of an item's worth but do not guarantee that the item will sell for that amount. Market conditions, sales methods, and buyer interest can influence the final sale price.
Yes, we offer professional on-site appraisal services throughout Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our on-site service is ideal for:
- Valuable or delicate artwork that shouldn't be transported
- Large collections where transporting items would be impractical
- Estate evaluations where items need to be appraised in their current location
Our on-site service includes a comprehensive evaluation with the same professional standards as our in-gallery appraisals. See our On-Site Appraisal section for pricing and booking details.
No, we are not responsible for keeping your documents safe. Our service provides a PDF via email and a hard copy of your art appraisal. You should save a PDF copy of your appraisal on an external drive or print an extra copy for safekeeping.
You will receive a comprehensive appraisal report, including:
- Detailed descriptions and valuations of each item.
- A digital copy in PDF format.
Note: Appraisals are professional documents and do not include legal or tax advice.
Contact us for a free consultation by phone or email. After discussing the details of your item(s), we can determine whether an appraisal is in your best interest.
Yes, our appraisals are widely accepted by insurance providers. They meet industry standards and include all necessary information to establish the replacement value of your artwork.