Art Appraisals & Estate Advisory
Independent guidance for art, antiques, and estate collections.
Based in Southern California, we provide USPAP-compliant personal property appraisals—from individual pieces to entire households. Our services include IRS-qualified appraisals for charitable donations, fair market valuations for estate and trust matters, and replacement value appraisals for insurance coverage.
About Halphen
Halphen Art & Estate Advisory helps families, collectors, executors and trustees understand and manage art, antiques, jewelry and estate contents—from a single treasured piece to an entire household or collection.
We provide USPAP-compliant appraisals for charitable donations, including valuation documentation to support IRS Form 8283, as well as estate and trust matters, insurance coverage and claims, and equitable distribution.
Whether you need a formal appraisal or help deciding what to do with inherited belongings, we offer clear, personalized guidance. For clients looking to sell, we also offer estate buyouts, private sales and auction representation, tailored to your property, priorities and timeline.
How We Can Help
Trusts & Estates
Thoughtful guidance for inherited art, antiques, and household collections. We help families and executors understand what they have, identify priorities, and decide what to keep, sell, or pass on.
Appraisals
Professional appraisals of art, antiques, and personal property for insurance, estate, and charitable donation purposes. USPAP-compliant reports prepared by an IRS-qualified appraiser and ISA Accredited Appraiser, supported by careful research and clear documentation.
Selling Options
Practical selling solutions for individual pieces or entire collections, including direct purchases, private sales, and auction representation. We help you choose an approach suited to your priorities and timeline.
Asian Art
With over 10 years of experience, our appraiser specializes in Chinese porcelain and works of art, Japanese art, and Korean art, with expertise spanning individual objects, private collections, and estates.
