Protecting Your Investment

When it comes to protecting, valuing, and managing a fine art collection, having a precise, legally compliant appraisal is essential. Relying on Ronald Cavalier Appraisal Services offers a distinct advantage for collectors, estates, and institutions for several key reasons:

Expertise & Credibility

Ronald J. Cavalier has been an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) since 1999. Membership in the AAA is a hallmark of professional excellence, ensuring that all appraisals strictly adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). This credential means your appraisals carry the necessary authority and legal weight required by insurance companies, courts, and the IRS.

Specialized Knowledge in Key Movements

While many appraisers are generalists, Ron Cavalier offers deep, specialized expertise in highly specific sectors of the art market, including:

• Contemporary Art
• General Sculpture
• Late 19th & 20th Century American Sculpture
• Late 19th & 20th Century European Sculpture

For works outside these specific niches, Ronald Cavalier Appraisal Services maintains an extensive network of specialized colleagues, ensuring that every piece in a diverse collection receives an accurate, expert valuation.

Comprehensive Valuation Services

Different milestones require different types of financial documentation. Cavalier Appraisal Services handles the full spectrum of appraisal needs:

• Insurance Appraisals: Safeguards your investment against fire, theft, or damage. Insurance representatives frequently note that a lack of proper, up-to-date documentation makes it incredibly difficult for collectors to receive accurate claim compensation.
• Estate & Tax Planning: Conducted upon the death of a collector or artist to ensure market value is accurately determined for federal tax purposes, protecting the estate from over-taxation.
• Donation & Charitable Gifts: Fulfills strict IRS requirements for tax deductions when donating artwork valued over threshold amounts to museums or institutions.
• Division of Property: Assists in the equitable distribution of asset value in cases of estate division, divorce, or bankruptcy.
• Sales & Purchase Advice: Offers detailed market analysis to optimize your financial strategy when buying or selling high-value works.

Comprehensive Collection Management

Beyond the appraisal document itself, the team provides holistic care for your assets. This includes professional cataloging for collections in both print and digital forms, as well as expert consultation on artwork preservation, sculpture installation, and ongoing acquisition strategies.

With decades of gallery and auction market experience, Ronald Cavalier provides the exact precision, market insight, and discretion required to manage and protect significant fine art assets.

Fees vary based on the type and quantity of the appraisal requested and will be assessed on an individual basis. Large collections will be given a discounted rate.  Please contact the gallery for a price quote specific to your circumstances. Appraisal fees of works purchased from Cavalier Galleries will also receive a discounted rate.

Contact us today to request an appraisal or other collection management services: art@cavaliergalleries.com