Woodard Lipe Fine Art & Auction provides professional appraisal services for individuals, families, collectors, executors, attorneys, trustees, financial advisors, institutions and other clients who need a documented valuation of fine art, antiques, furniture, jewelry, collections and other significant personal property.
Our team has worked with private individuals and families as well as estate professionals, institutions, corporations and museum collections on the evaluation and appraisal of significant personal property.
Our appraisal work combines firsthand experience in the secondary market with research into artists, makers, provenance, condition and relevant market data to develop well-supported opinions of value.
The Difference Between Appraisals & Estimates
A formal appraisal is a documented opinion of value prepared for a specific purpose and intended use. It is different from the complimentary initial evaluation or auction estimate we may provide when considering property for sale.
If you're primarily interested in selling an item or collection, you do not need to obtain a formal appraisal before contacting us.
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When You May Need an Appraisal
- Estate and trust purposes
- Insurance coverage or loss
- Equitable distribution
- Charitable donation
- Estate or gift tax purposes
- Marital or legal matters
- Collection management
- Other situations requiring a formal documented opinion of value
Contact us at 314-899-0098 to learn more about our estate appraisal services.