ADAC provides comprehensive, arm’s length appraisals of artworks for cultural institutions and public collections.
Need an Estimate?
Please reach out by email or submit your request using the form below.
ADAC accepts appraisal requests at any time of the year. We ask that institutions please submit their request with all required material at least 6 - 8 weeks ahead of the deadline they would like to meet. If your request includes a large number of works or works by multiple artists, we recommend contacting us to confirm a more accurate timeline.
We are happy to answer questions and provide further information on ADAC’s Appraisal Service. Please reach out to us directly.
Submit an Appraisal Request
What materials are required for an appraisal?
Once you approve your estimate, we will request the following documents in order to proceed with the appraisal process:
A signed Letter of Agreement detailing the cost, terms, and conditions of the appraisal - we will provide this along with your estimate.
A completed appraisal documentation form detailing the information on the donated work(s). We will provide you with this form.
Colour image(s) of each artwork (800 x 600 pixels or 11 x 8 inches, 72 dpi).
Condition report(s).
Any additional information that would assist in the determination of current fair market value, such as bibliographic references, artist’s biography, or CV.
For CCPERB appraisals only: statement of Outstanding Significance (OS). This will assist the appraisers in contextualizing the work and appraising its fair market value.