Fine art appraiser · Serving all of Florida, based in Sarasota
Florida Fine Art Appraisals & Sales Advisory
USPAP-compliant appraisals for insurance, estates, equitable distribution and charitable gifts, and objective advisory services when you are ready to sell a single work or an entire collection. Prepared personally by Austin Helmuth, member of the International Society of Appraisers.
Member of the International Society of Appraisers · USPAP-compliant appraisals · 15+ years in the fine art market
- Member, International Society of Appraisers
- USPAP-compliant reports
- 15+ years in the fine art market
- Serving all of Florida, based in Sarasota
How can we help?
Two reasons people call us
Appraisals
I need a documented value
For your insurer, an estate, a divorce or a charitable gift: a USPAP-compliant report with the right type of value and date.
Selling
I want to sell art
One painting or a whole estate: find out what you have, what it may bring, and the best route to sell, with no pressure.
- Sell a single piece
- Sell a collection or estate art
- Auction estimates & consignment
- Private sales, handled discreetly
Process
Simple, personal and clear
Start with photos from your phone. Fees are quoted upon request, with no obligation.
Send photos & details
Use the form to upload a few photos (front, back, signature, labels) and tell us what the appraisal is for.
Quote & scope
Fees are quoted upon request, based on scope. You receive a written quote and a clear scope: purpose, type of value, effective date and what the report will include.
Inspection & research
Austin examines the work in person or reviews documentation as the assignment requires, then researches comparable sales.
Your written report
A USPAP-compliant report with descriptions, photographs, methodology and the value conclusion you need.
Your appraiser
Austin Helmuth
More than 15 years in the international fine art market. A member of the International Society of Appraisers. Thousands of important works researched, cataloged and appraised.
Austin's career includes brokering the complete collection of Lou Pritchett, former President of Procter & Gamble; placing masterworks from the Eli Wilner collection; the sale of the Estate of William Ten Eyck, CFO of Pontiac; and key deaccessions from the Appleton Museum collection. Every client, whether insuring one painting or settling a large estate, works with him directly.
Credentials
Credentials and experience
Every appraisal is prepared personally by Austin Helmuth, who has researched, cataloged and appraised thousands of important works.
Austin Helmuth is a member of the International Society of Appraisers. [Confirm ISA logo-use rules for members]
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Serving all of Florida
Based in Sarasota, working statewide
Local knowledge matters: hurricane exposure, seasonal homes, and the attorneys, insurers and auction houses each region works with.
Sarasota & Manatee
Home base. Longboat, Lido and Siesta Keys, Lakewood Ranch, Venice and Bradenton.
Sarasota appraisalsTampa Bay
Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, including storm-surge documentation.
Tampa Bay appraisalsNaples & Southwest Florida
Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers seasonal homes and estates.
Naples appraisalsPalm Beach County
Discreet appraisals and private sales for significant collections.
Palm Beach appraisalsElsewhere in Florida
Orlando, Jacksonville, the Panhandle and beyond: start with photos. [CONFIRM]
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Common questions
How do I request an appraisal quote?
Use the form to send a few photos and a short description, or call. Austin Helmuth reviews every request personally and replies with a written quote and next steps.
What is the difference between an insurance value and a selling value?
An insurance appraisal usually reports retail replacement value, what it would take to replace the work. A selling value reflects what it would likely bring at auction or in a private sale, which is often lower. You need the right one for the right purpose.
Do you serve all of Florida?
Yes. Helmuth Art Advisory is based in Sarasota and serves collectors across Florida, including Tampa Bay, Naples, Miami and Palm Beach. [CONFIRM travel policy]
I have just one painting. Can you help?
Yes. Single works are welcome, whether you need an insurance appraisal or want to sell.
Do you authenticate artworks?
No. An appraisal is an opinion of value, not an authentication service. Helmuth Art Advisory does not authenticate artworks or issue certificates of authenticity. Where authorship is in question, we can explain what type of expert or authority to consult.
Are your appraisals USPAP-compliant?
Yes. Appraisals are prepared to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice by Austin Helmuth, a member of the International Society of Appraisers.
Ready for a clear answer on value?
Send photos of your piece today. Austin Helmuth will reply personally with next steps and a quote.