Appraisal services
Fine Art Appraisal Services in Sarasota and Florida
USPAP-compliant appraisals for insurance, estates, divorce and donations, prepared personally by Austin Helmuth, a member of the International Society of Appraisers. Choose the service that fits your purpose.
Member of the International Society of Appraisers · USPAP-compliant appraisals · 15+ years in the fine art market
- Member, International Society of Appraisers
- USPAP-compliant reports
- 15+ years in the fine art market
- Serving all of Florida, based in Sarasota
Which appraisal do you need?
The purpose decides the type of value. Insurance uses replacement value; estates, divorce and donations use fair market value.
Estate & probate
Date-of-death fair market values for executors, trustees and attorneys.
Estate & probate detailsEquitable distribution
Impartial values for divorcing spouses and their counsel.
Equitable distribution detailsAuction estimates
Realistic selling ranges and the right house for your work.
Auction estimates detailsSelling fine art
Independent advisory to sell a single piece or an entire collection.
Selling fine art detailsProcess
How an appraisal works
Send photos & details
Use the form to upload a few photos (front, back, signature, labels) and tell us what the appraisal is for.
Quote & scope
Fees are quoted upon request, based on scope. You receive a written quote and a clear scope: purpose, type of value, effective date and what the report will include.
Inspection & research
Austin examines the work in person or reviews documentation as the assignment requires, then researches comparable sales.
Your written report
A USPAP-compliant report with descriptions, photographs, methodology and the value conclusion you need.
Credentials
Why clients trust Helmuth Art Advisory
Every appraisal is prepared personally by Austin Helmuth, who has researched, cataloged and appraised thousands of important works.
Austin Helmuth is a member of the International Society of Appraisers.
Selected engagements
- Appraised the complete collection of Lou Pritchett, former President of Procter & Gamble
- Appraised the collection of William (Bill) Ten Eyck, CFO of Pontiac
- Placed masterworks from the Eli Wilner collection
- Handled key deaccessions from the Appleton Museum collection
Ready for a clear answer on value?
Send photos of your piece today. Austin Helmuth will reply personally with next steps and a quote.