The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Alabama, including Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, 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 Alabama 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 Alabama, 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 Alabama's Collector Scene
Alabama’s art scene combines Southern tradition with contemporary creativity, featuring a range of museums, galleries, and private collections. The Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts’ permanent collection includes examples of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings and sculpture, Southern regional art, Old Master prints and decorative arts while the Mobile Museum of Art features extensive art collections from the United States, Europe, and non-western art. Estate collections in Alabama frequently include Southern folk art, modern works, Colonial and Victorian furniture, and Arts & Crafts art, decorative art, and furniture.
Alabama has produced notable folk artists including Bill Traylor and Jimmy Lee Sudduth, as well as notable painters Anne Goldthwaite and Charly Palmer. Local galleries in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa host exhibitions of contemporary painters, printmakers, and mixed media artists, while auction houses facilitate sales to collectors nationwide. Estate holdings often include important American and European art, decorative art, and furniture, which may require IRS-compliant appraisals for charitable contributions, estate planning, or insurance documentation. Each piece in a collection is carefully researched to determine the appropriate level of value and ensure accurate documentation for estates and collectors.
