The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Alaska, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Sitka, Kenai, and surrounding areas. Whether you need an appraisal for estate settlement, insurance coverage, charitable donation, divorce, or litigation support, we provide accurate, defensible valuations prepared by an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property.
Many appraisals can be completed remotely using photographs and documentation provided by the client — no in-person visit required. For complex or large-scale assignments, on-site inspections are available throughout Alaska and nationwide.
Our appraisals cover a wide range of personal property, including fine art (paintings, prints, sculpture, and works on paper), antiques and decorative arts, estate jewelry and watches, furniture and furnishings, silver and ceramics, rugs and textiles, books and manuscripts, collectibles, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
To discuss an appraisal engagement in Alaska, contact us using the form or reach out directly. We are happy to answer questions, provide a fee estimate, and outline the process for your specific situation.
Exploring Alaska's Collector Scene
Alaska’s art heritage is rooted in Indigenous traditions and inspired by its beautiful and dramatic natural landscapes. The Anchorage Museum is a large art, history, ethnography, ecology and science museum dedicated to studying and exploring the land, peoples, art and history of Alaska, while smaller galleries in Fairbanks and Juneau highlight emerging contemporary artists. Estates often include culturally significant Indigenous works including carvings and sculptures, textiles, jewelry, and weavings, studio ceramics, and landscapes that are valued both regionally and internationally. Sale of these objects is sometimes restricted, and state and federal law must be taking into consideration during the appraisal process.
Alaska has been home to incredible landscape artists, including Sydney Mortimer Laurence, an American Romantic landscape painter who made Alaska his home after being classically trained in the lower states, and illustrator Fred Machetanz, also noted for his Alaskan landscapes. Auction houses in Anchorage and regional hubs help connect these works with national collectors, ensuring estate collections are documented and valued accurately. Our appraisal services overview and educational guides help collectors, trustees, and museums navigate valuation, IRS compliance, and market trends for personal property in Alaska.
