Appraisal Bureau is trusted by leading global companies and top private collectors throughout North America, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Our proprietary technology combines the highest standards of appraisals with cutting-edge digital automation to deliver precise, regulatory-compliant valuation reporting.

Valuation Solutions

Insurance

Appraisal Bureau Retail Replacement Valuations are accepted by all major insurance carriers. Our appraisal subscriptions adjust valuations to current market conditions allowing for accurate coverage.

Financial Reporting

Appraisal Bureau provides Financial Reporting services for tangible and intangible assets, including tokenized real-world assets.

Tax & Estate Planning 

Appraisals are an essential element in Estate planning. Appraisal Bureau regularly issues reports for Tax & Estate purposes including estate and inheritance tax, gift tax, and estate planning. 

Charitable Donation 

The IRS requires Qualified Appraisals for income tax purposes. Appraisal Bureau is compliant with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); we are the valuations partner of Museum Exchange.

Who we serve

Financial institutions, insurance underwriters and brokers, attorneys, real estate developers, auditors, family offices, museums and private collectors are some of the clients who rely on Appraisal Bureau. Our tailored programs optimize efficiency and value for both business and individual clients.

Our appraisal products allow clients to protect their assets through accurate and neutral third-party valuations. All reports are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Our appraisers hold the highest credentials in the industry as members of the Appraisers Association of America. We are additionally trained to serve as Expert Witness in legal matters.

Contact Us

    Posts

    The most current news and information for anyone who wants to stay in touch with Appraisal Bureau. We cover our corner of the industry with exclusive insights and interviews. Sign up for Appraisal Bureau News to receive monthly content directly to your inbox.

    See more Posts

    Tell me more about donating art

    When fine art is donated to museums, everyone wins. Museums acquire new artwork, the donor receives a tax deduction, and the artist benefits from the prestigious institutional destination of the work (also a safe haven from the art markets). The US is privileged to have this system that has helped build the collections of many…

    Blog

    Collections vs Portfolios

    Portfolios vs CollectionsPortfolios are the sum total of all of the artwork an in a Workspace. Artworks are added into Workspaces within the Organization. When you add new art, you are adding it to one Workspace, even if you have multiple Workspaces.Once your art has been added to a Workspace, you can now create Collections. Collections…

    Help with my Account

    How often should my art be appraised?

    How Often Should my Art be Appraised?We recommend updating valuations on works of art every year, at a minimum. The art market moves quickly, and you don’t want to be caught with an outdated understanding of what your collection is worth. Appraisal Bureau keeps a close eye on each season’s auction results, the constant stream…

    About Appraisals

    Types of Value

    Types of ValueAlthough it might seem counterintuitive, the first step in valuing a work of art is establishing a purpose for that value. There are important differences between Fair Market Value and Retail Replacement Value, for example, and you want to make sure that you are using the correct type of valuation.Fair Market Value is…

    About Appraisals

    Adding and Removing Artworks

    Adding and Removing ArtworksWhen adding artworks you may add a single work or many works at the same time. Click ‘Add Artwork’ on your home dashboard. On the next screen select either ‘Add Single Artwork’ or ‘Add Multiple Artworks’b and click next.If you are adding a Single Artwork on the next screen you will first type in…

    Help with my Account

    Welcome to Appraisal Bureau

    Welcome! Welcome to Appraisal Bureau, your universal art dashboard – everything everyone needs, all in one place. Loving art is easy, but managing a collection can be complicated. We make ownership effortless, connecting everything about your art. Our expertise is grounded in appraisal, like our name says, and everything starts with honest, unbiased valuation. Appraisal…

    Blog

    Payments and Billing

    Payments and BillingBilling is handled at the Organization level. We require a valid credit or debit card on file while your account is active. You may also split billing between multiple cards.

    Help with my Account

    Paused and Deleted Accounts

    Paused and Deleted AccountsYou may indefinitely Pause your account. You will not be billed during this period, however, to reactivate your account you must settle any outstanding balance accrued prior to pausing your account.Deleted accounts are fully removed from the Appraisal Bureau system and all information associated to the account is removed. This is reversible…

    Help with my Account

    Document Center

    Document CenterReports you generate are saved in your Document Center. Here you may download reports or share access to other parties. Only Admins have access to the Document Center.

    Help with my Account

    Generating Appraisal Reports

    Generating Appraisal ReportsOnce your artwork has been valued, supporting documentation including sales comparables and a market analysis are stored in our database. Each appraisal subscription includes Fair Market Value and Retail Replacement Values. Appraisal Reports are available on demand instantly at no additional charge.How to generate an Appraisal Report -On the Portfolio page, select the…

    Help with my Account