The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Flagstaff, 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 Arizona 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 Arizona, 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 Arizona's Collector Scene
Arizona has one of the strongest regional art markets in the country, driven by Scottsdale’s established gallery district and a deep collector base for Western American and Native American art. The Heard Museum in Phoenix is among the most respected institutions in the country for Native American fine art and culture, while the Phoenix Art Museum holds significant collections spanning American, Western American, and Latin American art. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art rounds out the institutional landscape with a focus on modern and emerging artists.
Estate collections in Arizona frequently include Navajo textiles and jewelry, Hopi pottery and kachina figures, and works by artists of the Taos and Santa Fe schools. Sales and transfers of Native American art are subject to federal regulation under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, which must be considered during the appraisal process. Scottsdale’s gallery corridor has long attracted serious collectors of Western American painting and sculpture, with artists such as Maynard Dixon, Fritz Scholder, and Joseph Henry Sharp appearing regularly in regional estate holdings. Auction activity in Phoenix and Scottsdale connects these works with national and international buyers, making accurate valuation essential for estate planning, insurance, and IRS compliance.
