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Art & Antiques Services
Services & Specialties
Estate appraisal
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FR Review:
When it’s time to wipe the slate clean, the United Appraisal Group steps in to make sure a collection doesn’t go for garage sale prices. The firm specializes in estate liquidation, offering a complete, “hand holding” service that takes clients from the initial appraisal all the way through final sale. Started in 1982 by Donald Kapner and expanded by Arlene Schwarz in 1992, UAG has a long history in Southern Florida, working for clients institutional (Aetna), literary (the estate of Tennessee Williams), and athletic (Shaquille O’Neil). The firm is accredited by the Appraisers Association of America to assess a variety of pieces, from fine art to Orientalia to silver. However, it will also value more common residential objects.
UAG’s process begins with an on-site meeting and appraisal, when all items are photographed and catalogued. The firm then devotes heavy research into provenance, value, and potential sale opportunities. Depending on the collection, this might entail an on-site sale, a local auction, or even consignment through Christie’s or Sotheby’s. Regardless, references praise UAG for its “corporate-style professionalism” and attention to detail, noting that the firm is often able to find value in the least likely of places. Prices are described as fair. Sources note that those with a cache of Raphaels might seek a different firm, but those with a larger range of possessions and a more standard collection will find UAG to be a good fit.
Representative Client Comments:
"Thorough generalists who can hold your hand through the entire process." "A painless experience, the team was efficient and knowledgeable."
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