The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Virginia, including Richmond, Virginia Beach, Alexandria, McLean, Arlington, Charlottesville, Norfolk, 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 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 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 Virginia's Collector Scene
Virginia has a distinguished collecting tradition rooted in its colonial history and the presence of major cultural institutions in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and throughout the state. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond holds one of the most significant encyclopedic collections in the country, with particular strength in Fabergé, Art Nouveau, and English silver. The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk holds world-class glass collections and significant Old Master and American paintings. Colonial Williamsburg preserves the most significant collection of American colonial decorative arts in any single location.
Estate collections in Virginia frequently include American colonial furniture and silver , with Virginia-made pieces being actively collected, historic portraits, Civil War-era material and other militaria, 19th-century American landscape paintings, European paintings, designer jewelry and luxury goods, vintage wine, and coin collections. Hunt country estates in Loudoun and Fauquier counties often contain significant examples of sporting art, English antiques, and equestrian-related works. Virginia’s proximity to the Washington, D.C. market and major New York auction houses conveniently connects collectors and sellers to international markets. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are routinely required for such property for estate tax, trust administration, charitable donation, and insurance purposes throughout the state.
