Estate executors, fiduciary advisors and private clients regularly use Christie's appraisal services for a number of reasons. The services are straightforward and have been designed to make the appraisal and auction process as quick, efficient and easy as possible.

Preliminary Appraisal
Christie's offers a preparatory walkthrough appraisal on location, without charge or obligation, depending on the location of the property. If access to the property is difficult to arrange, preliminary evaluations can be made from photographs accompanied by detailed descriptions of the pieces. We can then, in consultation with our specialists, advise you concerning the value of the property and suggest the best means for its formal appraisal or sale.

Authoritative Appraisals
Christie's provides appraisals that are industry standards for estate and gift tax, charitable donation, insurance, estate and financial planning. If sales are considered, we will be pleased to provide auction estimates accompanied by a proposal for sale and marketing plan. With a team of experienced specialists in over 70 collecting categories, we are able to provide authoritative valuations of fine art, furniture, jewelry, automobiles, wine and other valuables.

Structure of Trusts, Estates & Appraisals Department
The department is comprised of accounting managers, who oversee all aspects of an appraisal and consignment. This account manager will be your point person for greater ease of administration and for the most personalized and efficient service.

Fees
Christie's appraisal fees are competitive with industry standards and based on a flat hourly or daily rate per specialist, in addition to travel expenses. We will be pleased to quote specific costs after discussing the scope and nature of the proposed work. If property is consigned to Christie's within one year of an appraisal, all or a pro-rated portion of the specialist fee will be rebated.

Packing, Shipping, Storage & Broom Clean Services
Christie's representatives are prepared to make all of the arrangements for insurance, packing, and shipping of property to the appropriate sale location. We provide complimentary storage for all property awaiting the sale. Once saleable property has been removed, Christie's also offers "Broom Clean" service to clients for property that we cannot offer at auction and will organize its removal, shipment, and third-party sale or donation.

Financial Services
Christie's offers a variety of financial services including cash advances, guarantees, and loans. If these services are of interest we will be pleased to speak with you more specifically.

Christie's Great Estates
Christie's Great Estates is the largest international network of luxury real estate brokerages specializing in the marketing and sale of luxury homes. The global network spans more than 40 countries with 850 offices and approximately 35,000 brokers. Committed to the auction house’s two-century-old tradition of exceptional customer service and expertise in high-value marketing, the network achieved total combined sales in excess of $125 billion.