APPRAISAL OVERVIEW

Banks Fine Art offers extensive appraisal services for insurance purposes (establishing insurance and/or damage claims), estate planning, charitable donation, tax purposes, divorce settlements or simply plain curiosity.  Robert H. Banks, owner of Banks Fine Art, is an independent appraiser with a wide range of experience and knowledge to draw from in order to value your work of art.  Mr. Banks is a certified member of the Appraiser’s Association of America (AAA), and was recently elected to the 2006 National Board of Directors for this organization.
All appraisals are confidential and are prepared in strict adherence to ethical standards set forth by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), the Appraiser’s Association of America (AAA), and are USPAP compliant.
In addition to appraising your work of art, Banks Fine Art offers consultations on valuation and conservation, consignment services and can provide expert witness testimony.

PRICING

Official Appraisal
The official appraisal is an extensive documentation of your work of art.  It includes a comprehensive analysis of the artist, including history and market valuation in order to determine a true value.  This appraisal will be accepted by official agencies and is necessary for insurance or tax purposes.
Cost: $200/hr, approximately 2 hours per piece.
Discounts available for multiple works.

1980-Present          Banks Fine Art, LLC, Dallas, Texas
Art Dealer and Appraiser
Robert H. Banks has been dealing in American & European paintings for over 25 years and has over 20 years of experience appraising fine art.  His company, Banks Fine Art, LLC, is a high volume business that represents artists worldwide and sells to galleries internationally.  Mr. Banks often purchases artwork overseas and at major auction houses on behalf of private clients and dealers. 
Mr. Banks’ appraisal duties include reviewing, documenting and valuing art collections.  He has extensive experience in appraising property for insurance purposes, damage claims, loss claims, divorce/dissolution of property, and for estate tax purposes.  Mr. Banks has appraised most art media including paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints and sculptures.  He is well versed in both American and European art.
Areas of Specialization:
American and European Art, 19th & 20th Century and Modern
Prints, 20th Century and Modern
Sculpture, Modern

Professional Affiliations

1990-Present:
Appraisers Association of America, Inc. (AAA) Certified Member
The highest designation of expertise.
Southwest Regional Representative, 1994-2006 Elected by members of AAA.
Member of the National Board of Directors of AAA, 2006
Elected by members of AAA.
1995-Present
International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
Accredited Member, North Texas Chapter of ISA
This designation was received after successfully completing and being tested in course 101, 102 and 103.  These are courses in valuation science offered by the ISA.  Also completed course 301, Expert Witness Advanced Appraisal Course.

Other Professional Experience
Mr. Banks has written a guidebook titled “How to Buy Art Wisely” and lectures extensively on purchasing art, the intricacies of the art market and the different mediums available.  He has spoken several times at the National Conference for the Appraisers Association of America, Inc., and is a guest lecturer at Marion Westbrook’s class on antique paintings and furniture in Dallas.  He is listed in Who’s Who in American Art and has done appraisals for Public Television’s The Antiques Roadshow and Good Morning Texas.  Mr. Banks is also a licensed auctioneer and has actively conducted auctions for the past 18 years.