Valuations
Valuations, from a single work of art to large collections.
Founder of Art Valuations NZ with Briar Williams, Sophie has extensive experience providing valuations across multiple purposes, applying the appropriate methodology for each, including significant institutional valuations for Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki.
Services
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Insurance valuations establish the appropriate retail replacement value for supply to your insurance company, reflecting what it would reasonably cost to replace an artwork through the current market, including relevant commissions, premiums and GST.
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Market valuations establish an artwork’s current fair market value, based on recent comparable sales, market conditions, provenance, quality, condition, scale and the particular characteristics of the work.
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Independent valuations provide an objective basis for the equitable division of art collections, establishing current market value and, where appropriate, likely net value after reasonable costs of sale.
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Post-loss valuations establish an artwork’s value immediately prior to loss or damage, drawing on market evidence, provenance and condition to provide independent documentation for insurance claims and settlement.
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Independent acquisition valuations assess whether an asking price is supported by the current market, considering comparable sales, primary and secondary market evidence, quality, provenance and the work itself.
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As a valuation provider to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Sophie has extensive experience valuing significant institutional collections, combining rigorous market research, object-level analysis and professional judgement with appropriate accounting requirements.
