Appraisals
Providing expert valuations for fine art, Maori and Pacific artefacts, antiques & decorative art, rare books, natural history, furniture, militaria and cultural heritage items. Valuations are available for the purposes of insurance, post-loss, market value, estate and relationship property division.
Ashley & Associates is the only fine art appraisal firm in Aotearoa that complies with international appraisal standards. 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.
Eugène von Guérard, Lake Wakatipu with Mount Earnslaw, Middle Island, New Zealand, oil on canvas, 991 x 1765 mm. Collection of Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Insurance Appraisals:
Market dynamics can cause fluctuations in the value of your collectables so it is important that your insurance policy is kept up to date.
The insurance value is based on Retail Replacement Value, which is defined as the highest amount that would be required to replace a property with another of similar age, quality, origin, appearance, provenance and condition within a reasonable length of time in an appropriate and relevant market. When applicable, sales and or import tax, commissions and or premiums are included in this amount.
In the event of a loss, a professional appraisal report prepared by A&A ensures that our clients can easily identify what is damaged, and their insurance company has the correct information to reach a settlement as quickly as possible.
Marketable Cash Value & Resale Appraisals:
Are you considering selling an item and would like to know what it's worth?
Marketable Cash Value is the amount realised, net of expenses, by a willing seller of a property in a competitive and open market to a willing buyer, both being reasonably knowledgeable of all relevant facts, and neither being under constraint to sell.
A&A works closely with clients to help them understand the market for the object, and offer advice on potential sales avenues.
Matrimonial (Equitable Distribution) & Estate Division Appraisals:
In the case of dividing property during a matrimonial or estate appraisal, A&A analyses the tangible assets to determine an appropriate Marketable Cash Value, as well as suggest venues for possible sale.
Damage & Loss Appraisals:
Should smoke, fire, flood, earthquake, vandalisation or other accidental means damage your personal property, an evaluation to assess the loss in value is often required.
A&A are experts in this area and will provide a report detailing the loss, as well as a Retail Replacement Value before the damage occurred.
Museum & Institutional Appraisals:
A&A are specialists in managing large-scale, complex museum appraisals and have completed projects for several of New Zealand’s largest museums, institutions and galleries. The valuation methodology employed for this type of assessment is Fair Market Value, as outlined by the Treasury to comply with the requirements of the New Zealand equivalent to International Accounting Standard 16: (NZ IAS 16) and Crown accounting policies.
Archives New Zealand Lower Level Three Stacks, image care of Archives New Zealand.
APPRAISAL STANDARDS:
A&A adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and the International Valuation Standards (IVS).
These standards are set forth by the Appraisal Foundation and The International Valuation Standards Council as a source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications. The USPAP and the IVS are universally accepted and ensure that appraisers perform valuation services competently, and in a manner that is independent, impartial and objective.
A&A is New Zealand’s only USPAP and IVS compliant personal property appraisal firm.
Fees:
Our valuation services are quoted at an hourly rate with a minimum charge of one hour. Contact us for a no obligation quote.
Annual updating:
Further to a formal valuation, clients may choose to subscribe to Ashley & Associates cost-effective annual updating service. This system ensures that a collection is regularly reviewed and revalued, to guarantee that customers are neither over nor under-insured. Please enquire for more details.