What is your art worth?
Icon Fine Arts is happy to provide an assessment of your art or collectible item. Are you looking to sell? We can also help you sell it.
Why do I need an appraisal?
Insurance companies frequently require appraisals to insure valuable objects. An independent expert’s opinion carries significant weight when claims of damage or loss are made. When donating artwork, appraisals are necessary for the purpose of accurate tax deductions and evidence in the event of an audit. Many nonprofits that accept art donations also require an appraisal for their own records.
You may also need an appraisal to know how much you should receive in the resale of a work of art, and it can be used to your advantage in consignment negotiations. Lawyers may request appraisals in division-of-property cases, as may the IRS for estate tax purposes.
Appraisal options
We offer both value appraisals and formal USPAP-standard appraisals. Purchase below — you’ll receive an email from us to get started.
1. Basic Art Appraisal — $100
An email assessment and appraisal with a brief history of the item when possible. Suitable for most items.
2. Signed & Sealed Written Appraisal — $150
A signed and sealed written appraisal that includes all relevant information, suitable for any purpose that requires physical documentation — including insurance and estate purposes.
3. USPAP Standard Appraisal — starting at $250
A formal written appraisal prepared in compliance with USPAP — the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — the accepted standard for insurance coverage, estate settlement, charitable donation, and IRS purposes. Includes full documentation, comparable-market analysis, and a signed certification of value.
4. Location Visit — $200
An appraiser will come to you and perform a limited in-home assessment of your artworks and antiques. This does not include a written appraisal, but will give you an idea of sales values. This amount will be returned from the sales commission if Icon Fine Arts sells the item for you. Some limitations may apply for distances more than 30 miles.
For large jobs or multiple artworks, please contact us for a price quote.
How to get started
After purchase, please send photos of your items front and back, as well as any signatures and embossed marks. Include the dimensions and any relevant paperwork. Most simple appraisals are completed within a few hours of receiving your photos; larger-scale assessments are mailed within a few days.
Chad Sampson — IFAA Certified
Email: chad@iconfinearts.com
801 Las Vegas Blvd S, Suite 150A, Las Vegas, NV 89101