Ashley & Associates is an independent fine art appraisal and consultancy firm based in Auckland with associates worldwide.

Our areas of expert knowledge include painting & sculpture, photography & prints, Māori & Pacific artefacts, antique & decorative objects, memorabilia & contemporary collectables, modern furniture & design, rare books, militaria, general household chattels and cultural heritage objects.

A&A adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the International Valuation Standards (IVS). We are the only fine art appraisal firm in New Zealand that complies with international appraisal standards.

Ben Ashley is A&A’s principal assessor and one of New Zealand’s foremost experts in the field of fine art appraisals. His professional experience includes roles as Rare Books Manager, Valuations Manager and Head of Fine Art at Webb’s Auction House. He has managed large-scale evaluations for the Alexander Turnbull Library, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy and the New Zealand Parliamentary Service, among others. Ben is also a respected fine art consultant, and the literary executor of the estate of pre-eminent New Zealand poet, Sam Hunt.