The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Ohio, including Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron, Dayton, Dublin, 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 Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio's Collector Scene
Ohio has one of the finest networks of art museums in the country. The Cleveland Museum of Art holds an encyclopedic collection of international importance, with particular strength in armor, medieval art, and Asian art. The Columbus Museum of Art holds significant American art holdings, and the Cincinnati Art Museum holds a diverse, encyclopedic art collection of more than 73,000 works spanning 6,000 years, and the Toledo Museum of Art boasts 45 galleries showcasing art from all time periods and regions of the globe, spanning over 280,000 square feet.
Estate collections in Ohio reflect the state’s industrial heritage and long collecting tradition. Inventories frequently include Cincinnati Rookwood pottery, one of the most actively collected categories of American ceramics, American Impressionist paintings, period Ohio-made furniture, important American and European paintings, modern and contemporary works, designer jewelry and watches, and other significant collectibles. Cleveland’s historic wealth has produced significant European and American art collections, and Ohio’s major auction markets conveniently connect collectors and sellers with the international market. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are routinely required for such property for estate tax, equitable distribution, charitable donation, insurance, and other purposes.
