The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, Princeton, Montclair, Short Hills, Hoboken, Cherry Hill, 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey's Collector Scene
New Jersey has a strong collecting tradition shaped by its proximity to New York City and a long history of significant industrial and mercantile wealth. The Princeton University Art Museum holds a world-class collection spanning ancient through contemporary art, while the Montclair Art Museum holds an important collection of American art with particular strength in George Inness and the American Barbizon tradition. The Newark Museum of Art holds significant collections of American, Tibetan Buddhist, and African art.
Estate collections in New Jersey frequently include American landscape paintings by Hudson River School and Tonalist artists, New Jersey pottery and ceramics, American and European Impressionist works, early American furniture, designer watches and jewelry, and significant diverse collections assembled by families with Wall Street and corporate connections. The state’s proximity to Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and major New York dealers conveniently connects New Jersey buyers and sellers with the international market. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are routinely required for such property for estate tax, trust administration, insurance, charitable donation, and other purposes throughout the state.
