African Art Appraisal for Art Collectors
Ex-Sotheby's & Christie's Experts
Certified Methodology
Strict Confidentiality
Why Trust AfricartMarket with Your Collection?
Because our reports are legal documents of authority. Our experts hail from the specialized departments of the world's most prestigious auction houses — Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Bonhams, and Phillips.
Scientific analysis of patina and casting techniques for museum-quality pieces.
Stylistic & Scientific Audit
Examination of iconography and material aging to validate period and origin.
Due Diligence & Provenance
Systematic verification of pedigree through global auction archives and stolen art databases.
Fair Market Value Analysis
Appraisal based on the latest performance data from Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and private trades.
Compliant Appraisal Report
Issuance of a certificate of authenticity recognized by insurance companies and estate lawyers.
Secure Digital Pre-Appraisal
Encrypted interface ensuring total anonymity for your inquiry.
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Tailored solutions for collectors, institutions, and legal fiduciaries.
Buying Advice
Strategic acquisition, market trajectory analysis, and independent vetting.
Explore Service →Sales Strategy
Maximizing returns through private treaty sales and auction consignment.
Explore Service →Loans & Guarantees
Unlocking liquidity through art-secured financing and auction guarantees.
Explore Service →Donations & Estates
IRS/HMRC compliant appraisals for charitable giving and probate.
Explore Service →Insurance Services
Forensic RRV appraisals for underwriting and claims adjustment.
Explore Service →Professional Desk
Support for lawyers, wealth managers, and family offices.
Explore Service →Elite Market Heritage
Our senior appraisers are veterans of Sotheby’s and Christie’s African Art departments, bringing decades of salesroom intelligence to your portfolio.
Rigorous Forensic Methodology
- Stylistic Attribution: Analysis of regional markers, carving techniques, and tribal iconography.
- Scientific Material Audit: UV fluorescence, wood density analysis, and patina verification.
- Provenance Forensic: Reconstructing ownership history back to field collection or legal export.
- Market Intel: Access to private-sale databases and global auction hammer prices.