Fine Antiques and Art Valuers

Fine Antiques and Art Valuers: art and antique valuation in New Zealand

Fine Antiques and Art Valuers is an independent valuation firm based in Christchurch, New Zealand, dedicated to producing insurance-grade valuation reports for art, antiques and collectibles. Its services are aimed at private collectors, institutions and legal professionals throughout the country.

The company has over 18 years of experience in professional valuation and bases its work on research into historical sales and the current market. Its approach combines independence with discretion, and it offers both electronic reports by email and on-site assessments throughout New Zealand.

Valuation services

The firm's range of valuation reports covers various purposes:

• Replacement insurance valuation.
• Reports for matrimonial division of property and deceased estates.
• Resale appraisal research.
• CITES documentation.
• Asset valuation for financial reporting.

In addition, the company carries out valuations of complete collections and offers no-obligation advice to those who need help insuring a piece, managing an estate or understanding the resale price of an item. The website indicated that professional reports start from 150 New Zealand dollars plus GST.

Specialisation in art, antiques and collectibles

Fine Antiques focuses its activity on art, antiques, silver, china and most collectibles. The firm presents itself as specialising in a flexible valuation service tailored to each client's needs, whether it is a single piece or an extensive collection.

Its method relies on research into historical sales and the current market to issue up-to-date reports and rigorous documentation. The company emphasises its commitment to integrity and precision in every valuation.

Coverage and on-site service

Although its base is in Christchurch, Fine Antiques serves clients throughout New Zealand. Most reports can be produced by email, but the firm also offers on-site cataloguing, with frequent travel to areas such as Akaroa, Kaikoura, Ashburton, Timaru, Oamaru and Dunedin.

Packing, storage and other services

For Canterbury clients, the company complements valuation with a packing and storage service for fragile art and antiques. This service includes protective packing of delicate objects for storage or shipping, as well as relocation and deposit in alarmed and monitored storage units.

The website also listed other ancillary services: collection cataloguing, moving valuables, antiques and art liquidation, pre-purchase inspections and sourcing and purchasing agents.

Track record and professional approach

With over 18 years of experience, Fine Antiques describes itself as an independent, research-based valuation firm. Its team consists of experienced and discreet professionals who work with collectors, institutions and insurers throughout the country. The firm stresses its commitment to integrity and precision, and to adapting each report to the client's specific requirements.

Location and contact

Phone: 0800 268 478