Appraisal Referrals

While this list includes a variety of established auctioneers and galleries specializing in fine art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art cannot guarantee that appraisals obtained from these sources are always accurate or reflect the continuously changing market for individual works of art. In general, valuations for insurance purposes can also vary widely from appraiser to appraiser and may also change substantially over relatively short periods of time. You are strongly advised to seek legal and/or professional financial counsel for appraisals obtained for tax purposes (i.e. tax-deductible gifts to non-profit organizations).

These national organizations have local representatives:

Appraisers Association of America
212 W. 35th Street, 11th Floor South, New York, NY 10001
Telephone: 212.889.5404 ext. 14
Website: http://www.appraisersassoc.org/

American Society of Appraisers
Website: appraisers.org
Telephone: 703.478.2228

International Society of Appraisers
Website: isa-appraisers.org
Telephone: 312.981.6778

Auction Houses

Different periods, styles and countries have different specialists. Check the website for the specific expertise required (i.e. American Paintings; Furniture and Decorative Arts; Contemporary Art, etc.)

Christies’ New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020
Telephone: 212.636.2400
Website: http://www.christies.com/

Sotheby’s, New York 1334 York Avenue New York, NY
Telephone: 212.606.7000
Website: http://www.sothebys.com/

Doyle New York, Auctioneers and Appraisers
175 East 87th Street New York, NY 10028
Telephone: 212.606.7254
Website: http://www.doylenewyork.com/

Phillips de Pury & Co.
450 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022
Telephone: 212.940.1300
Website: http://www.phillipsdepury.com/

Bonhams
580 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022
Telephone: (212) 644-9001
Website: https://www.bonhams.com/