The Expert Appraisal Company provides USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal services to clients throughout Washington, including Seattle, Spokane, Bellevue, Tacoma, Redmond, Kirkland, Olympia, 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington's Collector Scene
Washington State has a vibrant arts infrastructure anchored by Seattle, with a strong contemporary art scene and deep appreciation for Pacific Northwest Coast Native American art traditions. The Seattle Art Museum (SAM) holds significant collections of Pacific Northwest Coast Native American art as well as American and European paintings, African art, and modern and contemporary works. The Henry Art Gallery at the University of Washington is an important contemporary art institution, and the Tacoma Art Museum holds significant regional and American art collections.
Estate collections in Washington State frequently include Pacific Northwest Coast Native American art, including carved objects, masks, totem poles, textiles, and regalia, which may be subject to federal restrictions under NAGPRA and tribal cultural property laws. The Northwest School painting tradition, including works by Mark Tobey, Morris Graves, and the Northwest School appear in estate inventories, along with important American, European, and Asian fine art and antiques, classic cars, vintage wine collections, designer jewelry and watches, and important memorabilia. Technology industry wealth in the Seattle area has helped build significant contemporary art collections. Formal USPAP-compliant appraisals are regularly required for such property for estate settlement, insurance, charitable donation, equitable distribution, and other purposes.
