4800 South Dixie Highway
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
(561) 832-0099
Main Contact: Michael & Kelly Nicolaus
Categories
Art & Antiques Services
Services & Specialties
Estate appraisal
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Like many appraisal businesses, Appraisers International began as an antique dealership. The distinguishing factor here is location: AI began in England, where principal Mary Lou Garcia operated in the late seventies, selling prints and gathering knowledge on the finest pieces the European continent had to offer. She returned to her native country in 1981 and opened up Appraisers International full time in 1985, soon joined by Michael Nicholas, a London auctioneer with three decades of experience under his belt. In its present incarnation, the company focuses almost exclusively on estate work, offering a full range of services, from initial appraisal to organization, packing, and sale placement. Generalist to the core, Garcia takes pride in her firm's ability to walk into any situation and offer an assessment of value, though AI will work with outside experts if an item (say, a rare gem or a unique coin collection) falls beyond the company's purview. Praised for its breadth of experience and efficiency, the firm is not geared towards Picassos and Rembrandts, but sources say that it operates on full estates like a well-oiled machine. Fees are described a shade more affordable than the competition, making Appraisers International's "solid, dependable" service even more appealing.
Representative Client Comments:
"They work quickly and take care of the whole package." "I've recommended them to multiple friends. It's always worked out well." "Expertise mixed with a courteous and friendly staff."
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