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Appraisals
Michele Quinn completed the Appraisers Association of America Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program (CASP) in 2020, including the examination for the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Congressionally recognized framework promulgated by The Appraisal Foundation. Michele began her formal appraisal practice in 2020 as an Associate Appraiser of Post-War, Contemporary, and Emerging Artists with the Appraisers Association of America (AAA), maintaining continuous compliance with USPAP standards In 2023, she advanced her professional standing by achieving Accredited Appraiser status with the Appraisers Association of America. She remains USPAP-compliant through January 12, 2028.
With more than 30 years of experience across galleries, auction houses, and private advisory, Michele Quinn has priced, acquired, and sold hundreds of works spanning Post-War, Contemporary, and Emerging Artists. Her expertise reflects a deep understanding of market dynamics, valuation methodologies, and pricing structures across these sectors.
Since 2020, she has prepared numerous fine art appraisals for estate planning, insurance coverage, and Fair Market Value determinations for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions in accordance with IRS requirements. Her clients include artist estates, private collectors, wealth advisors, and insurance carriers, each requiring rigorous, defensible valuation analysis.
Engaging a qualified appraiser with both market fluency and fiduciary awareness provides critical clarity in decision-making. Accurate valuation supports appropriate insurance coverage, informs damage and loss assessments, substantiates charitable contribution deductions, validates resale strategy, and equips insurers, accountants, and advisors with reliable data for claims, reporting, and planning.
The Fair Market Value estate planning or estate tax appraisal document aids in decision-making as it pertains to equitable division of estate property among heirs and beneficiaries.
ESTATE PLANNING & ESTATE TAX
Insurance appraisals are for Retail Replacement Value. They are intended to represent the value it would take to replace the works.
INSURANCE APPRAISALS
Donation appraisals are for Fair Market Value.
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Donation appraisals are delivered to clients with an 8283-tax form and can be submitted to the IRS to obtain appropriate tax deductions.
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For clients who have works of art or collectibles which they would like to donate, but do not have a specific institution in mind, MCQ can advise on an appropriate institution and oversee communication to confirm acceptance of the donation.
DONATION APPRAISALS
Damage and Loss appraisals are for Retail Replacement Value. They are intended to represent the value it would take to replace the whole collection quickly in the event of a major loss.
DAMAGE OR LOSS APPRAISALS