Art Appraisal in Sarasota, Florida

Your local fine art appraiser in Sarasota

Sarasota has one of Florida's deepest art traditions, anchored by The Ringling and a long line of artists, collectors and patrons who made the city their home. That history shows up in local homes: Old Master and American paintings, mid-century works, Florida landscapes, studio glass and contemporary pieces, often collected over decades.

Helmuth Art Advisory is based here. Austin Helmuth has spent more than 15 years in the fine art market, researching, cataloging and appraising thousands of works, and serves Sarasota clients with appraisals that are USPAP-compliant and prepared personally.

Insurance documentation on the keys and the coast

For homes on Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Bird Key and Casey Key, the last few hurricane seasons were a reminder of how quickly storm surge and wind can reach a collection. A current insurance appraisal, with photographs and condition notes, makes scheduling coverage straightforward and puts you in a far better position if you ever have to file a claim. Many Sarasota collectors review their values each spring, before the season begins.

Estates, downsizing and seasonal moves

Sarasota's estate work often involves second homes, collections split between Florida and a northern residence, and families downsizing to a condominium or a community in Lakewood Ranch or Venice. Austin helps executors, trustees and families establish fair market values and decide which works to keep, divide, donate or sell, and through which venue.

Areas served around Sarasota

• Downtown Sarasota & Rosemary District
• Longboat Key
• Lido Key & St. Armands
• Siesta Key
• Bird Key
• Lakewood Ranch
• Venice & Nokomis
• Osprey & Casey Key
• Bradenton & Anna Maria Island
• North Port & Englewood

Based in Sarasota, with in-person inspections throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties. [CONFIRM travel policy: in-person visits by appointment? travel arrangements beyond a set radius?]