Jackson Pollock Appraisal and Valuation
Accurately appraising a Jackson Pollock requires far more than mechanical valuation methods. Unlike real estate or machinery, Pollock’s work is driven by artistic merit—a factor that cannot be measured by formulas or taught in standard appraisal courses.
This is why two paintings of similar size and date can sell for $500,000 and $5 million respectively. The difference lies in the strength, importance, and quality of the work itself. Determining which painting is stronger—and by how much—is the central challenge of Pollock valuation.
That is where our expertise lies.
Valuing Artistic Merit
We evaluate Pollock works based on:
- Quality of execution and compositional strength
- Placement within Pollock’s artistic development
- Rarity and historical significance
- Scholarly and institutional recognition
- Current market demand
We combine connoisseurship and historical insight with rigorous market data to deliver valuations that are both accurate and defensible.
Our Pollock appraisals are tailored for:
- Buying and pre-purchase review
- Investment strategy
- Insurance and insurance adjustments
- Donations and tax filings
- Selling and auction planning
- Estate planning, probate, and liquidation
- Divorce, disputes, and partnership dissolution
Who We Serve
- Private collectors and families
- Institutions and corporations
- Attorneys, courts, and insurers
- Auction houses, galleries, and dealers
Types of Value We Determine
- Fair market value (FMV)
- Replacement value
- Marketable cash value (MCV)
- Short-term liquidation values
- Auction and loan value
- Partial loss of value
Professional Standards and Compliance
All formal Jackson Pollock appraisal reports fully comply with:
- USPAP – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
- IRS requirements, including §170(f)(11) and §6695A
Our reports are accepted by courts, insurers, financial institutions, and tax authorities because they are thoroughly researched, clearly reasoned, and fully defensible.