Whittaker Fine Art Appraisals

Whittaker Fine Art Appraisals (WFAA) provides professional, research-based appraisals of fine art for private individuals, collectors, businesses, and institutions. With more than 15 years of academic and international experience, its appraisers assess American, European, and Asian works, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and other personal or corporate property. The firm serves clients nationwide and emphasizes integrity, discretion, and objective analysis.

Appraisals are prepared for a range of needs, including insurance coverage and loss, estate planning and taxes, equitable distribution, divorce settlements, business dissolution, charitable donations, and expert witness testimony. WFAA produces USPAP-compliant reports tailored to each client’s requirements, with valuations such as fair market value or replacement value where appropriate. Its process includes an initial consultation, careful assessment and documentation, research and market analysis, and a final report explaining the valuation approach, supporting evidence, and conclusion.

WFAA’s professional appraisers are members of the International Society of Appraisers and follow its ethical standards. The firm’s scholarly background, art history expertise, and research network support thorough, well-founded evaluations.