The Art Hour LLC is a private independent firm that offers art appraisal, consulting, brokerage, as well as personal shopper services.

We provide appraisals that are well researched, well reasoned in writing, documented based on actual facts, and complete with photographs and biographical data.

We offer our clients in depth worldwide research. We have access to large computer and printed database archives, as well as latest international auction results. Our services are personal and confidential.

All our appraisals are written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Appraisal Foundation.

We specialize in appraisals for:

• Insurance
• Estate Settlements
• Equitable Distribution of Assets
• Charitable Donations

Our consulting services include advice prior to purchasing works of art and general collection management.

Our brokerage services consist of assisting clients in disposing of one or more pieces of art.

Our personal shopper services consist of locating art pieces that match particular client needs and subsequently acting as buyer agent.

Our fee structure is based on the services we provide.

We charge an hourly rate for appraisal and consulting services. Please note that above fees are not based on percentages of items valued!

For brokerage services we charge a commission based on the final selling price.

For personal shopper services we charge a commission based on the final purchase price.

For more information regarding our fees or to obtain a quote, please call or e-mail us.