Comprehensive, bespoke art surveying and valuation services for private and commercial clients and their professional advisors. Written inventories and valuations of all fine and decorative art objects are provided for a variety of purposes, including:
Tax & Heritage
Advising owners, trustees and their professional advisors on valuation matters associated with fiscal
planning and taxation of Works of Art and Chattels.
Valuations are expeditiously prepared for Probate, Inheritance Tax & Capital Gains Tax assessment purposes. Technical assistance and guidance is provided during negotiations with HM Revenue and Customs following valuation submission and in connection with valuation issues arising from the related areas of conditional exemption, acceptance in lieu of taxation, gifts, rental agreements, transfers and private treaty sales of Works of Art and Heritage Chattels.
Secured Lending
Valuations of art assets for secured lending purposes.
Insurance
A comprehensive and authoritative inventory and valuation of your personal property in category and
location order, with integrated or separate photographic reference of key items. Each valuation is bespoke to the individual's insurance requirements.
Post-Loss Insurance Valuation
Specialist reports provided for post-loss valuation of art objects following theft, loss or damage, including advice on diminution in market value.
Litigation Support & Expert Witness
Forensic valuation reports prepared for litigation support or in anticipation of court proceedings are provided. All reports are fully compliant with current Civil Procedure Rules and Expert Witness procedures and protocols.
Fees for written valuations are based on a transparent, competitive hourly rate or on a fixed-fee basis and not contingent upon the value of the item(s) in question.
External specialist opinion may be sought and commissioned when advising on the valuation of certain items or collecting categories. All Valuation Reports are confidential and are provided in accordance with standard Terms & Conditions (Valuation Reports), a copy of which is available on request.