A competent appraiser helps you manage financial risk. Rather than being just an “educated guess”, the professional appraiser’s value conclusions are based on prescribed methods of evaluation, research, and report writing.

As a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers, we specialize in IRS-approved appraisals, which exceed the federal guidelines of a “Qualified Appraiser.” All of our written appraisal reports are prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Appraisal Foundation and the International Society of Appraisers. Based out of San Diego, California, Shelley Hall provides art appraisal services to the entire Southern California region.

As a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with a Fine Arts Specialization, over 25 years of professional experience in the art business, and a degree in Fine Art, Shelley Hall exceeds the IRS requirements for a “Qualified Appraiser” in all federal tax appraisals. We are USPAP compliant and all of our formal written appraisals conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) as set forth by the Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation of America. Our specialty is formal art appraisals for insurance coverage, donations, and estate purposes. We also offer consulting and advising services for our clients interested in buying or selling fine art.

 
 
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A professionally prepared art appraisal for Insurance coverage starts at $800 and up depending on how many items are included. A formal written appraisal for Estate Tax or Charitable Contribution begins at $975. If you are looking for a professionally prepared appraisal and are in the San Diego area, contact our San Diego office to get started.

    We also have a service called an Informal Resale Valuation for clients wanting to know what they have, how much to sell it for and best places to sell. This service costs $200 and is done through email with your photos and description.

  • If you are in need of art valuation services you may be looking into the difference between an informal and formal appraisal.

    In many cases you need an official written appraisal before selling your art in an auction or estate sale, paying estate taxes, donating it to a nonprofit or buying insurance coverage.

    Other types of appraisals that we write are for estate planning, damage claims for insurance or divorce.

    Our professional art valuation services can help you determine your re-sale value.

    Information Resale Valuations are a more limited resale valuation.

    Click on the link for more information on the Informal Resale Valuation. Learn More.

    Please contact us for a complimentary consultation and quote for appraisal services.

  • Our office is located in San Diego, California and we offer fine art and contemporary art appraisals across Southern California.

  • If you are insuring your art collection, have a taxable estate, or probate, or are donating art, you need a formal written appraisal. To resell your art, you don’t always need a formal written appraisal and our Informal Resale Valuation is often a very good first step to determining the fair market value as well as knowing the best options to resell.

Serving San Diego, California and surrounding areas such as: Coronado, Point Loma, La Jolla, Rancho Santa Fe, Fairbanks Ranch, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Leucadia, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch, Escondido, San Marcos, along with Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Palm Springs, Palm Desert and La Quinta, California. Nationwide by appointment.