The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout West Virginia, including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg, Lewisburg, 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia's Collector Scene
West Virginia’s collector community reflects the state’s Appalachian heritage and a distinctive tradition of craft and folk art. The Huntington Museum of Art holds the state’s most significant fine art collection, with notable American paintings, glass, and silver, as well as a collection of arms and armor. The West Virginia University Art Collection in Morgantown and the Parkersburg Art Center contribute to the state’s cultural infrastructure. The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston serves as a major cultural hub for the Kanawha Valley region.
Estate collections in West Virginia frequently include American landscape paintings, Appalachian folk art and craft, including quilts, pottery, paintings, woodcarving, and basketry that represent some of the finest American folk traditions, antique furniture include fine primitive examples, fine coin collections, antique decorative arts, modern and contemporary artwork, and American Regionalist works. In addition to fine art and antiques, estates often include antique tools and machinery, unique historical artifacts, and vintages cars and boats. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are regularly required for such property for estate settlement, insurance coverage, equitable distribution, charitable donation, and other purposes throughout the state.
