Trusts & Estates

Trusts & Estates Department
The Trusts & Estates Department at Bloomsbury Auctions works with law firms, financial advisors, heirs, private clients, insurers and institutions to provide full appraisal and auction services for books, manuscripts, prints, photographs and other works of art on paper. Our expert and comprehensive appraisals for fair market value are used nationwide by trust and estate professionals. Bloomsbury Auctions offers a full range of valuations for estate tax, probate, gift, insurance and division of assets.

Expertise
Bloomsbury Auctions, New York holds an international client base of private collectors, dealers and institutions who trust and rely on the company's deep knowledge of the marketplace for buying and selling through auction. With over 50 experienced specialists and specialist consultants worldwide, we are the leading solution for appraisals and auction services for books and manuscripts and works of art on paper. Frequent, specialized sales enable us to realize the highest potential value for the clients' property within their specified time frame.

In addition to our core areas of expertise, we handle furniture, jewelry, antiques, pictures, silver, ceramics, decorative arts, collectibles and wine through a qualified network of professionals to provide a complete solution for the appraisal and sale of estates ranging in value and scope.

Appraisal Fees
Our appraisal fees are based on a flat hourly or daily rate per specialist, in addition to travel expenses. Bloomsbury Auctions provides complimentary initial opinions on property through photographs, inventories or on-site visits. Depending on location, a preliminary walk through can be scheduled for major collections of books, pictures, photographs and prints at no cost or obligation. We would be happy to provide a quote detailing the specific costs upon discussion of the scope and nature of the proposed work.

Contact
Please contact our Trusts and Estates Department representatives to discuss your specific requirements.
Call +1 212 719 1000 or email appraisals@bloomsburyauctions.com