Chris Ingalls, principal of Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida, is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers. ISA Accreditation is achieved by undertaking an intensive course of study in appraisal principles and passing rigorous examinations on the theory and practice of professional appraising as well as on ethical standards of practice and legal considerations. Attaining the ISA AM designation is a major professional achievement for personal property appraisers. The presence of the ISA logo is an assurance to the general public that they are working with an appraiser who is dedicated to upholding the highest of standards in accuracy, competency and integrity in their professional endeavors. Chris Ingalls’s expertise is in Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art & Design: Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Works on Paper (Drawings, Prints), Video & Installation Art and encompasses American, European and Latin American Art of the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Chris Ingalls is an IRS Qualified Appraiser, specializing in the appraisal of Fine Art.

Insurance

• Replacement Cost Appraisals for Homeowner’s Policies
• Damage and Loss Reports for Insurance Claims
• Replacement Cost Appraisals for Moving, Re-Location and Storage

Estate Planning and Settlement

• Fair Market Value Appraisals for Equitable Distribution
• Fair Market Value Appraisals for Estate Taxes
• Actual Cash Value Appraisals for Estate Liquidation

Family Division

• Fair Market Value Appraisals for Equitable Distribution of Assets
• Actual Cash Value Appraisals for Divorce Agreements
• Fair Market Value Appraisals for Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Charitable Donations

• Fair Market Value Appraisals for IRS Tax Deductions For Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

Expert Witness

• Court Appearance
• Arbitration Hearing Appearance
• Examination-Under-Oath Appearance

Disposition - Sale

• Actual Cash Value Appraisals for Resale
• Referrals for sale to of Auction Houses, Commercial and Private Dealers, and Private Collectors

Other Services

• Conservation and Restoration of Fine Art
• Arrangements for Packaging, Crating, Shipment and/or Storage of Fine Art.

Two printed copies of the Certified Appraisal report will be provided.  Each written appraisal is bound and organized, complete with detailed descriptions and digital photographs.  Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida Certified Appraisal reports provide an accurate valuation that will stand the test of taxing bodies and legal authorities. Each Certified Appraisal includes Cover Pages, a Curriculum Vitae of the appraiser, Terms and Conditions of the appraisal, digital photographs and an affidavit signed by the principal of Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida. Appraisals are based on Fair Market Value, Replacement Value, or Liquidation Value. Additional copies of the report are available at an additional cost to be determined by the size of the report. Copies of the Certified Appraisal report can be provided to you on a disk in Word or Excel format at an additional cost. Copies of the Certified Appraisal report can be emailed to you, your agent or lawyer at no additional cost.

Please feel free to call Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida to discuss your specific requirements. Appraisal and related services fees vary according to the nature and scope of work to be undertaken. As a general rule, fees are based on an hourly rate.  Hourly rates apply to time spent on at your site as well as expert time spent conducting research and reviewing your appraisal prior to completion.  Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida has a three-hour minimum fee for most assignments. We are able to provide “flat fees” or “estimates” once we have your specific requirements, such as the quantity and type of items involved as well as your location.

For further information:

Phone: 786.546.3636 Fax: 305.573.8039 E: chris@appraisalssofla.com

Or, by mail to our office at:
Fine Art Appraisals of South Florida • 3301 NE 5th Ave., #710, Miami, Florida 33137