The Appraisal Group specializes in appraising fine art, antiques, and personal property collections, including furniture, paintings, sculptures, silver, and collectibles. Their appraisals reflect current market conditions to ensure accurate valuations.

Yes. The Appraisal Group provides legal appraisals for mediation, estate settlements, and litigation support, helping clients avoid unnecessary legal expenses and resolve disputes efficiently.

Appraisals provide accurate valuations needed to secure proper insurance coverage, file claims, or update policies. This ensures your valuables are neither underinsured nor overinsured.

Yes. The Appraisal Group partners with museums and corporations to provide collection valuations, gift appraisals, and loan exhibition appraisals, ensuring proper documentation and insurance coverage.

Absolutely. The Appraisal Group offers selling assistance, including pricing guidance, cataloging, marketing, and display strategies to help you achieve the best possible return.

The process begins with a consultation to determine your needs, followed by either an in-person or remote appraisal. You’ll receive a detailed report including descriptions, photos, and valuation documentation.

Led by David J. Goldberg, who has over 35 years of experience, The Appraisal Group follows USPAP standards and works with a network of experts to ensure accurate, credible, and defensible valuations.

The purpose of this consultation is to determine the extent of the item(s) you want appraised. Depending on the item(s), this call may result in an additional phone call or an in-person visit.

Since no two antiques or art pieces are the same, neither are our appraisals.
Fees can be discussed once David understands your unique needs.

These are the two levels of appraisal for fine art and antiques.

• Fair Market Value (also known as potential sales price) is the amount a willing buyer would give for the item(s) in question.

The appraisal involves establishing demand, and ensuring that a seller (and a potential buyer) are on the same page about the market value of a piece.

• Replacement Value (also known as gallery value) is primarily used for insurance appraisals and is the amount of money the owner can charge on short notice.

The appraisal involves identifying the market and understanding the context of the piece, including the artist and their unique style.

Every association of antiques requires that the appraiser defines the level of the appraisal before any amount is stated.

If you’re unsure which is right for you, The Appraisal Group is here to help.

Depending on the size of your collection or personal property, the appraisal may take several hours or days.

Timings can be discussed once David understands your unique needs.

Yes. You will receive a written report with each item numbered, named, described, and accompanied by a fair market value or replacement value – depending on your needs.

It is the going rate for items like yours. Fair market value means the price you could expect to get on the open market.

David J. Goldberg and his network of experts that make up the Appraisal Group adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) set by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation and recognized by the U.S. Congress. USPAP reflects the current standards of the appraisal profession.

You can check on an appraiser’s reputation by contacting the professional societies with which he is affiliated.

You may pay by credit card via Pay Pal.

During the free consultation, Mr. Goldberg may request photographs. They will help him determine the nature of the item or collection.

He will do due diligence on your items, researching makers, signatures and other markings. He will verify dates, locate comparable items and heir selling history. If necessary, he may consult with his network of experts.

You will receive a contract outlining The Appraisal Group’s commitment to you and your to us. This will include the agreed upon fee structure.