FEES & ENGAGEMENT

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Professional appraisal fees are determined by the scope, research requirements, reporting level, and intended use of the assignment.

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Factors that may affect appraisal fees include:

• number of artworks or objects,

• artist attribution and market complexity,

• reporting level and intended use,

• research depth and documentation requirements,

• availability of comparable market data,

• inspection requirements,

• time sensitivity and expedited delivery,

• and the overall scope of the assignment.​

 

 

Fee Structures

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• ​Hourly rate 

Regular matters: $175 / hour

Expedited matters: $225 / hour​

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• Daily rate

Regular matters: $1,350 / day

Expedited matters: $1,750 / day

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• Project fees

Standard projects: starting at $2,500

Expedited projects: starting at $3,200

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Preliminary Collection Review 

 

Starting at $525 / 2-3 hours

 

Designed to help clients determine whether a collection warrants shipping, insurance, and a formal appraisal.

The review is based on representative photographs and available documentation and includes a preliminary assessment of market relevance, likely value range, and recommended next steps.

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Independence and Compensation

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​​​​​​​​Fees shown are estimates only. Final fees on the scope and complexity of the assignment.

Travel, photography, shipping, and third-party expenses are billed separately when applicable.
Applicable taxes may be charged where required by law.