For decades, the art world has relied on a static, manual format for appraisals — PDF documents built from scratch, unique to a moment in time, and disconnected from any broader system of record. Every valuation meant hiring someone new, repeating the same steps, and paying again, even when little had changed.
At Appraisal Bureau, we’ve reimagined the appraisal report from the ground up.
From Static PDFs to Living Valuations
Traditional appraisal reports are created manually — often in Word or Google Docs — and finalized as PDFs that are difficult to search, update, or reuse. The process is slow, inconsistent, and entirely one-off. Once the report is delivered, the underlying data, comps, and assumptions typically disappear with it.
We saw a better way.
Appraisal Bureau reports are built differently. They combine machine intelligence with human oversight — using proprietary technology, internal databases, and verified public data to generate appraisals that are consistent, defensible, and dynamic.
Each report is backed by a stored valuation record that includes:
Comparable sales
Market trends
Purpose-specific adjustments
Any assumptions or limitations made at the time of issue
This means every report is reproducible, auditable, and ready to evolve as conditions change, while maintaining USPAP, IRS and regulatory compliance.
On-Demand, Purpose-Specific Reports
When you're ready to generate a report, the process is simple. Just select the artwork, choose the purpose — such as insurance, estate planning, or financial reporting — and click Generate. Our system pulls the relevant data and generates a formatted appraisal in seconds.
This isn't just automation for speed — it's structure for quality. By tying each report to a clear valuation purpose, we ensure that every document is appropriate for its intended use and compliant with relevant standards.
Unlimited Reporting, Included in Your Subscription
With Appraisal Bureau, you’re not buying a one-time document. You’re subscribing to value — and to an always-on infrastructure for reporting.
Your team can generate reports as often as needed. Reports can be updated over time, adapted for new purposes, and downloaded or shared instantly.
This model supports:
Real-time decisions
Institutional record-keeping
Scalable operations across collections, estates, and client portfolios
No more version control issues. No more delays. No more paying twice for the same information.
The Future of Appraisal Is Structured and Scalable
Art valuation doesn’t have to be a black box — or a bottleneck. By combining technology with the judgment of experienced appraisers, we’re building a system that respects the nuance of the category while making it faster, more transparent, and far more useful.
Appraisal reports are no longer artifacts. They’re tools — and they’re only a click away.