Fine Art Appraisals in Vancouver

Petley Jones provides professional written evaluations for insurance, probate, estate planning, charitable donations, and personal purposes. We will ensure that your piece(s) are appropriately photographed and assessed to reflect the current market value and provide you with the documentation you need.

Ensuring Expertise, Integrity and Accuracy in Valuation

As a member of good standing within the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG), our accredited staff uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy in the valuation of personal property.

Our appraisals are prepared in compliance with the standards and practices of the CPPAG, subject to review by the CPPAG or their duly authorized committee.

Choosing a company whose appraisals are accredited by the CPPAG is paramount in ensuring the reliability and credibility of your valuation. Partnered with Matt Petley-Jones’s irreplaceable understanding of market trends over his four-decade career, the gallery stands out amongst appraisers.

Forty Years of Expertise and Credibility:

Providing Vancouver with reliable art appraisal services for over forty years, Matt Petley-Jones is an expert in the valuation of Fine Art in Canada. The gallery’s specialization in Canadian, American and European 19th and 20th-century art, provides vital insight into your art collection.

Recognition and Acceptance:

Whether you require valuation services for insurance purposes, estate planning, charitable donations, or litigation support, our accredited appraisals carry the seal of approval that instills confidence and trust. CPPAG-accredited professionals are widely recognized and accepted by insurance companies, financial institutions, estate planners, lawyers, and other stakeholders.

Adherence to Professional Standards & Integrity:

CPPAG-accredited appraisers follow nationally recognized standards and methodologies for appraisal practices. From thorough research and analysis to accurate documentation and reporting, our appraisal process aligns with the professional standards set forth by the CPPAG. This ensures accountability in every valuation we provide. Accreditation by the CPPAG signifies that our appraisers have undergone rigorous training and adhere to strict ethical guidelines.

Free Estimate

If you have a piece of artwork that you are not sure the value of or are simply curious about, Petley Jones does provide complimentary estimates.

Please submit a request via e-mail with images and details (dimensions, medium, date, title, artist).

Fees for Documented Appraisals

$150 for the first artwork

$50 for each following artwork

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Additional time may be required for high value pieces

Appraisals of Cultural Property: $125 per hour

On-Site Appraisal Travel Fee: + $150.00