Services

Appraisals

Jeffrey S. Evans and William H. McGuffin have more than 35 years of experience identifying and assessing rare antiques and decorative arts, as well as realistically evaluating estate property.

TYPES OF APPRAISALS

Fair Market Value appraisals are primarily performed for

• estate tax purposes
• pre-estate planning
• equitable distribution
• tax-deductible donations

The appraised value reflects the realistic resale value of property based on comparable past sales records.

Replacement Value appraisals are primarily performed for insurance purposes and are intended to reflect retail replacement cost. 

Our appraisal reports contain item descriptions that include size, age, and condition – a requirement of most insurance carriers.

We do not appraise real estate, furs, or jewelry containing precious stones.

APPRAISAL FEE SCHEDULE

Appraisals are billed at a rate of $125 per hour (one hour minimum).

Additional research, when required, is billed at $50 per hour.

Travel within a 30-minute radius of Mount Crawford, Virginia is included in the appraisal fee.

• Additional travel time is billed at $40 per hour.  

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FREE VERBAL APPRAISAL

Once a month, Jeff Evans is available between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern to offer free verbal appraisals. 

Our gallery is open for public preview on designated days preceding our monthly catalogued auctions.  Standard preview days/times are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. Eastern.  Free Appraisal Days are normally held during the Wednesday preview. 

On these designated days, private individuals are invited to bring up to three items (or photographs of items) for evaluation. 

No appointment is necessary. 

Preview dates/times may vary. Check our auction schedule for the assigned monthly Free Appraisal Day.    

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SERVICES: 

CATALOGUED AUCTIONS

APPRAISALS

CONSULTATIONS / COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT

PRIVATE TREATY SALES