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Q.1. What does CHASE Art Advisory & Valuation do?

CHASE Art Advisory & Valuation is a boutique fine art advisory and appraisal firm that helps collectors, fiduciaries, galleries, and institutions manage, value, and strategically grow their collections. Services include formal appraisals, acquisition and sale advisory, collection strategy, and discreet brokerage support for high-value artworks.

Our clients include private collectors, wealth managers, estate attorneys, galleries, and cultural institutions seeking sophisticated guidance around fine art assets. Many are navigating insurance needs, estate planning, charitable giving, or succession planning for significant collections and want a trusted Houston art consultant to help guide those decisions.

CHASE is based in Houston, Texas, and advises clients across the United States and abroad. For certain assignments, work can be completed remotely using detailed documentation and high-resolution imagery; for others, an in-person inspection is required. We’ll recommend the best and most efficient approach on a case-by-case basis.

An art advisor helps you make strategic decisions about what to buy, hold, or sell, considering your goals, taste, risk profile, and legacy. An appraiser provides a formal opinion of value for specific purposes, such as insurance, estate planning, charitable donation, or sale. At CHASE, your art advisor expert is also a nationally accredited appraiser, which means you benefit from both market insight and rigorous valuation standards in one trusted relationship.

CHASE focuses on modern and contemporary fine art, with particular expertise in:

  • African-American art
  • African contemporary art
  • 19th–20th century American art
  • Stained glass and Christian religious art

We are happy to discuss other categories on a case-by-case basis and will be transparent if a specialized referral is in your best interest.

We provide USPAP-compliant appraisals for a range of needs, including:

  • Insurance coverage and risk review
  • Estate and trust planning
  • Equitable distribution among heirs
  • Charitable donations and IRS-qualified reports
  • Market value assessment in anticipation of sale or acquisition

All reports are prepared to a standard suitable for discussion with insurers, attorneys, and tax professionals.

The process generally includes:

  1. Initial consultation– We clarify the scope of work, the purpose of the appraisal, the timeline, and the fee structure.
  2. Inspection & documentation– We review and document each work, including condition, measurements, signatures, labels, and supporting records.
  3. Research & analysis– We conduct market research, review comparables, and evaluate provenance and other factors affecting value.
  4. Written report– You receive a formal appraisal report that clearly explains the methodology, values, and conclusions for each work.

We’ll outline what is required from you in advance so the process is as efficient and unobtrusive as possible.

Yes. In addition to project-based assignments, CHASE offers ongoing advisory support for collectors, families, galleries, and institutions. This can include periodic valuation updates, guidance on new acquisitions and sales, help with documentation and record-keeping, and strategic planning for future gifting or transition of the collection.

Confidentiality is central to our practice. All information about you, your collection, and any related transactions is treated as strictly private and is shared only with your explicit permission or as required by law. Sensitive information is handled and stored with discretion and care.

You can begin with a short consultation to discuss your needs, whether that’s a single appraisal, strategic guidance on a growing collection, or support around a life event such as inheritance or downsizing. From there, we’ll propose a scope of work tailored to your goals and timeline.

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