Opper Fine Art offers formal, USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for the following purposes:

  • Insurance - basic coverage and damage/loss events

  • Non-cash charitable contributions to museums and nonprofit organizations

  • Estate planning and estate tax

  • Gift tax

  • Pre-sale/resale verification

  • Informational/collections management

  • Equitable distribution

  • Litigation

  • Liquidation

  • Other purposes

  • Please note, Opper Fine Art does not offer on-site appraisals.

Opper Fine Art also offers a range of valuation services aside from formal appraisal reports:

  • Basic artwork assessment services: identification, condition assessment, market tolerability

  • In-home/on-site walkthrough, and inspection services: Opper Fine Art will inspect and document your collection for informational, appraisal, and/or collections management purposes

  • Basic research for appropriate marketplace identification

  • Market research to determine (fair market and/or marketable cash) value ranges for informational and resale assignments

  • Market research for preparatory tax-related issues including strategic donation and gifting scheduling

  • Formal appraisal review and “second opinion” services

  • Valuation services are generally deliverable in a range of formats to meet your needs.

  • Please note, Opper Fine Art does not authenticate artworks.

Need an appraisal? Please read the information below.

  • The first step is to email photos and information to Opper Fine Art.

    Photography specifications:

    • Please include the following images:

      • Front

      • Back

      • Notable areas of detail

      • Signature area (if possible)

      • The higher the resolution/file size, the better.

    Please include as much of the following artwork information as possible:

    • Artist name(s)

    • Artwork title(s)

    • Date(s)

    • Medium

    • Dimensions

    • Purchase information, if available

    • Supporting documentation, if available

    Make sure to include your contact info and purpose of the appraisal, if known (see above). All of your information is kept entirely confidential.

  • Expect to hear back within five business days about the suitability of your artwork for handling/appraisal by Opper Fine Art.

    Additional information may be requested to process the inquiry.

    Further details and rate information will be provided if the firm can take on the appraisal assignment.

  • Once all terms are agreed upon, a Client Agreement form will be issued for your acceptance, and an inspection will be scheduled.

    A fully executed Client Agreement and retainer payment (for new clients) must be submitted prior to or at the time of the inspection.

  • After completing the on-site inspection, research will commence.

    The length of time required to complete the appraisal will be communicated to you.

    The appraisal report will be delivered to you digitally. Paper reports can be ordered and mailed for a fee.

    Remember that an appraisal is a date-specific, purpose-specific, confidential document. Written permission must be granted from Helen Opper to share any part of an appraisal report with anyone not named within the report as an Intended User.