Appraisals

As a member of the American Society of Appraisers, RB Advisory is able to provide appraisal documents for all needs, from tax documentation needed by the IRS to insurance appraisals on individual items and massive collections.

Appraisals are often needed for the purposes of:

  • Insurance Coverage / Claims

  • Charitable Donation Tax Deductions

  • Equitable Distribution, Estate / Divorce

  • Estate Planning

  • Estate Tax Liability

  • Capital Gains Tax Liability

  • Informed Decision Making / Financial Planning

For federal tax reporting purposes such as donations and estate matters, the IRS requires that art appraisal services be performed by a qualified appraiser. This is someone who has met certain levels of defined competency and knows the established criteria for such appraisals. Members of appraisal organizations such as the International Society of Appraisers are required to adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), developed by The Appraisal Foundation, as well as continuing education requirements. 

Collection Management

RB Advisory is able to assist in all aspects of collection management including database organization of inventory, photography, framing, shipping, insurance guidance, art installation and assistance liaising with museums and institutions for loan requests. 

Services of Collection Management include:

  • Insurance guidance

  • Database entry and updating

  • Storage and shipping Logistics

  • Professional photography

  • Condition Reports, conservation and framing assistance

Advisory

RB Advisory has 20 years of experience acting as a liaison for private collectors, foundations and museums acting as an art market advocate, facilitating the clients interest while preserving privacy and anonymity. RB Advisory has cultivated and nurtured relationships with galleries, advisory, dealers and museums to help liaise on a clients behalf and have access to an exclusive market material. RB Advisory can provide expertise and guidance through the every-changing art market and is skilled at negotiating on a clients behalf. We are skilled at representing our clients at auction whether that is in the same room bidding on their behalf or acting as an agent in selling through the auction house. We are happy to represent our clients at major art fairs and provide walk-throughs to navigate the overwhelming atmosphere while gaining market insight and take advantage of RB Advisory’s network of connections.