APPRAISAL SERVICES
Simpson Galleries has the in-house expertise to produce the highest quality appraisals of a single painting or a large estate collection. All appraisals exceed the requirements set forth by appraisal societies, insurance companies, and the Internal Revenue Service. Our decades of experience in the auction market provides for the most accurate and informed valuations.
We offer verbal and written appraisals for:
· Estate Tax/Gift Tax
· Charitable Donations
· Insurance/Replacement Value
· Fair Market Value for Financial Planning
· Collection Evaluation for Sale
· Damage and Loss
· Equitable Distribution
All of our appraisals follow the guidelines as set forth by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as established by the Congressionally created Appraisal Foundation to maintain the public trust and ensure that appraisals are independent, consistent, and objective.
Our appraisal fees are competitive with industry standards and based on an hourly rate, not including travel expenses. Verbal appraisals and valuation consultations will be charged on a case-by-case basis. For larger appraisals, an overall adjusted hourly rate or total cost will be determined project. The scope of work for each appraisal includes the time to examine the property, inventorying and photography, market research, and preparation of the final appraisal report. No fees are ever related to the value of the property being appraised nor based upon a percentage of the appraised value.
ANNA MARY ROBERTSON ‘GRANDMA MOSES’ (American 1860-1961) A PAINTING, “So Restful,” AUGUST 16, 1946 Sold: $47,625 ANDREW NEWELL WYETH (American 1917-2009) A PAINTING, “Jean Hadlock,” 1957 Sold: $203,150 A PAIR OF BAROQUE STYLE SCULPTURES, “War” and “Peace,” 17TH/18TH CENTURY Sold: $18,522 A VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PAINTED MANTIS SHRIMP MODELED EWER, 15TH/16TH CENTURY Sold: $16,510AUCTION SERVICES
Our expertise and dedication to the highest quality presentation attracts passionate buyers from around the globe and allows us to frequently attain record auction prices.
Simpson Galleries hosts auctions throughout the year producing fully illustrated color catalogs, advertising extensively in print and online, and offering to an audience of international bidders on multiple internet auction platforms and in our gallery salesroom.
If you would like a complimentary auction valuation please call (713) 524-6751 or email us at: valuations@simpsongalleries.com
Simpson Galleries - trusted by thousands since 1962.
FINE ART AND ANTIQUES RESTORATION
Simpson Galleries offers professional in-house restoration of art and antiques. Whether an item is consigned for auction or part of your private collection, our restorationists can clean and make almost any repair ensuring that your treasures present in the best possible way.
European and American Paintings, Sculpture, Fine Furniture, Decorative Arts, Silver, Jewelry and
20th Century Design, Contemporary Art, and Asian Art
Watches,
and Antiques.
JEAN DUFY (French 1888-1964) A PAINTING, “Edinburgh en Ecosse” Sold: $72,500
AL BARNES (American/Texas 1937-2015) A PAINTING, “Wading Roseate Spoonbills” Sold: $20,740
A GROUP OF THREE STERLING SILVER SCULPTURES, “GUINEA FOWL,” 1998, FOR PATRICK MAVROS Sold: $10,755
after FREDERIC REMINGTON (American 1861-1908) A SCULPTURE, “The Rattlesnake” Sold: $22,705
A RARE ANTIQUE CIVIL WAR ERA MAP, “Pressler's Map of
State of Texas,” THE STRAND, GALVESTON, 1862 Sold: $137,425
JULIUS STOCKFLETH (American/Texas 1857-1935)
A PAINTING, “View of Galveston from Pelican Island,” 1907 Sold: $161,325
Sold: $22,410
FRIEDEL DZUBAS (German/American 1915-1994)
A PAINTING, “Borgia,” CIRCA 1979 Sold: $77,675
A FRENCH BELLE ÉPOQUE GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE FIGURAL TORCHÈRE, 1880s Sold: $38,100
*all prices realized inclusive of buyer’s premium
EMILY MASON (American 1932-2019)
A PAINTING, “Land in Sight,” 2006 Sold: $27,450
