BASQUIAT APPRAISAL AND VALUATION
Most appraisers approach art as if they were valuing real estate or machinery—mechanically, by formula.
But appraising a Basquiat is fundamentally different. Artistic merit is the single greatest driver of value, and it cannot be measured by any automated system. It requires a trained, experienced eye and an elevated understanding of Basquiat’s visual language, evolution, symbolism, and market performance.
This knowledge is not taught in appraisal courses. It comes only from deep expertise.
When two Basquiat paintings of similar size sell for $500,000 and $5 million, the difference lies entirely in artistic merit. Which painting is stronger—and how much stronger?
This is the level of analysis we bring to every Basquiat valuation.
When you work with us, you receive an appraisal informed by a profound understanding of Basquiat’s technique, historical context, rarity, and collector demand—combined with rigorous market data and formal appraisal methodology.
Your official, fully referenced, illustrated Basquiat appraisal is typically delivered within one week.
Tailored Basquiat Appraisals for Every Financial, Legal, and Strategic Purpose
Our Basquiat valuations are customized to the exact purpose for which you need them, including:
- Buying and pre-purchase due diligence
- Investing
- Insurance and insurance adjustment
- Gifting and donating
- Tax deductions and IRS filings
- Selling and auction planning
- Borrowing and lending (collateralization)
- Estate planning and wealth transfer
- Estate valuation and equitable distribution
- Estate liquidation
- Divorce and asset division
- Partnership dissolution
- Or simply obtaining an accurate value for your records
Professional Basquiat Appraisals and Valuations
We provide certified, purpose-specific appraisals to:
Private Collectors and Families
For asset management, resale preparation, legacy planning, and insurance.
For asset management, resale preparation, legacy planning, and insurance.
For collection management, audit requirements, insurance coverage, and accounting.
Attorneys, Courts and Insurers
For estates, probate, divorce, restitution, loss, and damage claims.
Auction Houses, Galleries and Dealers
For pricing guidance, acquisition analysis, and pre-sale strategy.
Types of Basquiat Appraisals We Provide
- Insurance value / replacement cost
- Fair market value (FMV) for IRS filings, estates, donations, and divorce
- Marketable cash value (MCV)
- Investment and pre-purchase valuations
- Liquidation and quick-sale estimates (30, 60, 90, 120 days)
- Estate and inheritance appraisals
- Legal, damage, and loss claims
- Inventory and institutional appraisals
- Customs, export, and international shipping valuations
- Official appraisals for tax, donation, lending, insurance, and legal purposes
- Preliminary estimates for works pending authentication or awaiting documentation
Basquiat Values We Determine
- Fair market value (FMV)
- Replacement value
- Marketable cash value (MCV)
- Liquidation values (30–120 days)
- Partial loss of value (for damaged works)
- Income value (for lending or leasing scenarios)
- Auction value / expected hammer price
- Loan value (for collateralization)
Compliance and Professional Standards
All formal Basquiat appraisal reports fully comply with:
- USPAP – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
- IRS requirements under §170(f)(11) and §6695A for charitable contributions and tax reporting
- All applicable federal and international valuation standards