The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Texas, including Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Midland, Plano, The Woodlands, 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 Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas's Collector Scene
Texas is one of the most significant art markets in the country, with major institutional collections, active auction markets, and a deep private collector base concentrated in Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio. The Menil Collection in Houston is one of the great private collections made public, with extraordinary holdings of Surrealism, Byzantine art, and tribal art. The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth is widely considered one of the finest small museums in the world for its Old Master holdings. The Dallas Museum of Art holds encyclopedic collections from diverse periods and cultures, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth is a nationally significant institution for American painting and photography.
Estate collections in Texas are among the most varied and valuable in the country, frequently including Texas Impressionist paintings including landscapes depicting bluebonnets and Hill Country, Western American art, Latin American art reflecting the state’s border culture, Russian art and artifacts, important period furniture, significant firearm collections, militaria and other historical and cultural objects, designer goods and jewelry, and significant contemporary collections assembled by Houston and Dallas energy and technology wealth. Texas auction houses including Heritage Auctions in Dallas conveniently connect collectors to the international market. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are routinely required for estate tax, charitable donation, equitable distribution, and insurance purposes throughout the state.
