Andrea Moody

Fine Art Appraisals

206.899.6391

Art Appraisals | New to appraisals? How can I help? | Seattle, WA

Serving Seattle, the Pacific Northwest &
Washington, DC

HELLO!

I’m a fine art appraiser with
two decades of experience

meeting the needs of long-time collectors
and those new to the art world.

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About

I launched my fine art appraisal practice in 1999, the same year I received accreditation through the International Society of Appraisers.

Before becoming a fine art appraiser, I worked in several galleries, including at Francine Seders Gallery, an acclaimed Seattle gallery with a tradition of showing artists affiliated with the University of Washington School of Art, including Jacob Lawrence.

As a graduate student in art history at Hunter College of the City University of New York I was employed at Midtown Payson Galleries and DC Moore Gallery.

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Andrea Moody - Art Appraiser - Seattle, WA
Doris Totten Chase, Changing Form, 1971, partial view

Services

Appraisals

Cataloging

Resale

Research

Investing in an appraisal

Do you need to purchase or update your insurance coverage? Has your artwork been damaged or lost in transit? Have you recently made a gift or charitable contribution of artwork? Are you planning to buy or sell artwork of significant value? Are you in the midst of estate planning or settlement, or the equitable distribution of an estate? Are you hoping to use artwork as the collateral for a loan? Or, maybe you’ve just always wondered about the value of something you own? These are all sound reasons to invest in an appraisal.

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Other Services

Maybe you don’t need an appraisal but are in need of other art services-related consulting? I would be happy to assist you in placing your work at auction. With my help, clients have sold through Christie’s, Bonhams and Swann Galleries in New York, Freeman’s in Philadelphia, and other local and regional auction houses. I am also available for large-scale cataloging and collection management projects.

We have used Andrea Moody, too, and could not be more impressed. She is the best in the business whether you an artist or collector, wanting to acquire or sell. We have full confidence in her and will continue to use her over the years.

Pam G. – Chevy Chase, DC

I had such a wonderful experience using Andrea Moody’s appraisal services. She is through in her research and makes excellent reports. I’d highly recommend her services and will be going back to her in the future.

Stephanie S. – Seattle, WA

Andrea was a great help to me.  I inherited some artwork that I had no idea what it was worth.  I just knew that the artist was well known.  Andrea did a very thorough job in providing the right market value for each piece and then she was able to recommend the right venue to sell the artwork.  She was easy to work with and she had the knowledge and contacts. I am happy to recommend Andrea.

Roberta M. – Lihue, HI

Andrea is an accomplished appraiser and a pleasure to work with.  She appraised artwork for both my mom and myself.  Andrea reviewed and researched numerous pieces of art in my father’s estate, including a relatively obscure Salvador Dali. Her appraisal report was well written and included a detailed description of her meticulous research with supporting documentation.  I’ve known Andrea for many years and was incredibly impressed with her work.  I highly recommend Andrea for any appraisal you may need.

Susan L. – Madison, VA

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    FAQ

    • How does the appraisal process work?

      The appraisal process generally starts with a phone or email exchange during which we discuss the items in question and your need for an appraisal. If we agree to proceed, I then prepare an estimate and proposal for appraisal services. Upon receipt of the signed proposal and a deposit, I will schedule an in-person inspection, which will include photographs. The research, analysis and report writing follow; the appraisal process concludes with a printed and bound report and/or PDF.

    • How do you charge for your services?

      I charge based on an hourly rate which includes on-site and meeting time, research, analysis and report writing. I require a deposit of one-third of the estimate before I start the inspection with the balance due upon delivery of the report.  

      If I foresee a need to contract with outside experts (such as professional photographers, conservators, scholars, or dealers) we’ll discuss that at the outset of the appraisal process or as the need becomes apparent.

    • What will you need from me?

      Before starting the project, I will need to gather information from you such as: the intended use and intended users of the appraisal, information related to the ownership of the artwork, and related receipts or documentation, and any identifying reference numbers, such as insurance claim or police report numbers. 

    • What does it mean to be an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA)?

      I have been an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers since 1999. According to ISA, this means: that I have achieved the designation of “qualified appraiser” as defined by the Appraisers Qualification Board of the Appraisal Foundation and that I have declared a speciality in fine art and demonstrated significant, appraisal-related experience in fine art. In order to maintain my accredited status, I am required to requalify every five years.

    • What is USPAP?

      According to The Appraisal Foundation, USPAP is an abbreviation for “Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice” and is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP was adopted by Congress in 1989 and is updated every two years.

    • Which geographic areas do you serve? Are you willing to travel?

      I live and work in Seattle and I regularly accept assignments throughout the Puget Sound region and Washington state, including Bellevue, Bellingham, Tacoma, Olympia, and Spokane.

      I try to make regular trips to Washington, DC and I seek out opportunities to travel nationally for work.

    • What is Fair Market Value?

      The Internal Revenue Service defines fair market value as: The price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts. It is used for all IRS related functions (non-cash charitable donations, gift tax, and estate tax) and often, equitable distribution, damage and loss, and resale.

    • What is Replacement Cost?

      As defined by the International Society of Appraisers, Replacement Cost is defined as: the cost necessary to replace an item of personal property with an equivalent item having similar appearance, quality, condition, age, authorship and utility as the item being appraised. It is generally used for insurance related purposes.

    • What if I have artwork outside your area of expertise?

      Go ahead and contact me and I’ll do my best to recommend a trusted colleague.