INSURANCE APPRAISALS Be prepared in the event of loss from fire, flood, or theft. Help protect your investment by scheduling your valuable art and antiques on your insurance policy. We will create a detailed appraisal report, maintaining a copy in our office in the event of the loss or destruction of your original records. We also facilitate the settlement of claims and provide expert witness and litigation support services. ESTATE APPRAISALS Appraisals are necessary for probate when the estate needs a cost basis for federal tax purposes. DONATION APPRAISALS Appraisals are required by the Internal Revenue Service when a donation of one or more like items is worth more than $5,000 REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS Full Service Real Estate Appraisals including commercial and rental properties, residential, special purpose easements, agricultural, eminent domain, etc. We specialize in architeict designed and historic buildings. HISTORIC PRESERVATION We offer historic site research , historic designation report writing and help with Mills Act applications. We also provide consultation relating to period-appropriate furnishings.  RESEARCH AND CATALOGING Comprehensive services include research and photography of your art and antiques, inventory and report preparation for appraisal or publication purposes. We will research single items or entire collections. We also conduct art research for authentication purposes, specializing in Old Master painting, prints and drawings.  MARKETING CONSULTATION We provide consultation on prospective purchases, previewing auctions for clients, and offer brokering services. Marketing of art and antique collections and estate liquidation services are also available. LECTURES & SEMINARS We are available for presentations on many aspects of appraising and collecting art and antiques, connoisseurship of antique furniture and oriental rugs. We also offer presentations on several historic preservation topics. SPECIALIZED TOURS Visit France with your personal French speaking guide. Buy antiques, visit auctions, flea markets, galleries and museums. We also offer local historic district tours in association with Historic San Diego.