BASQUIAT APPRAISAL
Most appraisers appraise mechanically as if they were appraising an apartment or a piece of machinery.
Appraising art is different because artistic merit translates into huge increases in value. Artistic merit cannot be appraised mechanically, using a system. It requires an elevated art appreciation, which is beyond the scope of what most appraisers are ever educated about.
Recognizing artistic merit is not taught in appraisal classes.
When you consider two paintings by Basquiat of about the same size and one sold for $500,000 and the other for 5 million, the difference is in the artistic merit.
Which one was the “better” painting and how much better?
Our deep understanding of artistic merit – what makes a painting so superior to another- is what we bring to you. It is what you get when you engage us to appraise the value of your Basquiat.
We provide official appraisals of value for all purposes:
- Insurance
- Buying
- Investing
- Selling
- Donation
- Taxes
- Estate planning
- Estate distribution
- Divorce
- Liquidation
- Or simply for your information
It usually takes a week to receive your fully referenced, illustrated and documented official Basquiat appraisal of value.