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Myriam Nader Salomon Is An Expert & Qualified Art Appraiser in Haitian Art For Your Qualified Appraisals.  

My field of expertise is Haitian art. I conduct online and on-site appraisals upon request. I adhere to the Principles of Appraisal Practice and the Code of Ethics and Conduct of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Online Association of Appraisers (OAA). I am also USPAP compliant. I bill on a flat fee depending on the particular use of your appraisal.  Art evaluations can be necessary for selling, insurance, tax, estate planning, and evaluating your assets' net worth. I don't give verbal estimations as each piece is unique, and its estimated market value is professionally studied using different approaches depending on many factors. 

My professional report is at least a 13-page report. It's more than an art dealer appraisal. It is comprehensive and provides my credible opinion of value during the evaluation. As you may know, I am a highly ethical and experienced appraiser of Haitian art who has the skills to provide professional, accurate, and complete value for your artworks. It's always worthwhile to pay to assess your art value, as free evaluations can cost you far more than you think you're saving. In other words, appraising fine art is a process that takes knowledge, studies, and expertise. I have the experience, the education, the right DNA, and the passion necessary to be your art appraiser! So, please allow me to be your best-qualified appraiser for your qualified Haitian art appraisals. 

I research and analyze specifics about each artwork being appraised, the artist's background information, and the current market trends for that art before determining its worth. Typical research includes assessing the artist's resume and career accomplishments, reviewing the artist's recent auction and gallery sales histories, and evaluating qualities of the art itself including its size, subject matter, detail, quality, ownership history, age, condition, how it compares to other works by the same artist, and so on. It's a whole process that takes knowledge, studies, and expertise.    

You may email me at myriamnader2007@aol.com, free of charge, the pictures of your art. I can tell you if it's by a known artist enough to be worth the appraisal fee. If you're interested in appraising your art with me, please read my appraiser's qualifications, then fill out an appraisal form here.  Click on How To Take Good Photos Of Your Artwork

What are the Advantages of Online Appraisals?

Online appraisals benefit both the client and the appraiser. The benefits to the client include timely and convenient assessments of locale, generally for a fraction of the cost of using a traditional local appraiser (assuming one is available). The benefits for the appraiser include low overhead and access to a client base that extends beyond the appraiser's locale. But there are limitations as well. The limiting condition is that the appraiser does not personally inspect the property- and the assumption is that all information the client provides is correct; otherwise, the appraisal is null and nonvalid. Lately, online evaluations have become more acceptable for specific intended uses involving intended users other than the client, such as for some insurance and damages purposes. Indeed, any assignment in which the appraiser can develop credible opinions of value and which also satisfies the needs of the client and other intended users (if any) would qualify for being appraised online. (Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology- 8th Edition- Updated to fully conform with 2018-2019 USPAP by David J. Maloney, AOA CM)

Please note that my distance appraisal report is prepared depending on information provided by you (the client) or a third party via the internet using digital images or photographs. Should those assumptions not be accurate, it would alter my analysis, opinions, and conclusions. It usually takes 1-2 business days per painting appraised after completing all required data. The completion time for an art collection will depend on the work required. I should tell you after I gather all the information you provided. On-site appraisals cost more. Please get in touch with me for a quote! 

 

Can an appraisal be done online?

Yes, an appraisal can be done at a distance. The only difference is that the appraiser does not personally inspect the property, which makes it the most affordable way to get an appraisal. It's an electronically transmitted fine art appraisal done via the Internet. Value conclusions are based on non-verifiable, client-provided information such as digital images, photographs, and written descriptions. Issues relating to the applicability of online appraisals, their development and preparation, and the online reporting of the appraisal conclusions are the same as those issues that have been traditionally applied to pre-Internet appraisals done without the benefit of personal inspection. Like the traditional appraisal, the online appraisal is an opinion or statement of the value rendered by a professional appraiser who acts as an independent, impartial third party. An art appraiser looks at the works of art from a distance to determine their value. It is not enough to determine if the artwork is original; working with an authenticator and an appraiser may be necessary. I do not certify paintings. I assume the art is authentic; however, I do not appraise a work of art if I have any reasonable doubt about its authenticity. 

What Are The Acceptable intended Uses for Online Internet Appraisals?

1—Clients who wish to obtain evaluations to be confident when buying and selling a property, i.e., a sales advisory appraisal.
2- Owners who desire to divide property among heirs equitably.
3- Certain transit-related damage claims or insurance casualty loss claims in which the client and the other intended users, such as the claims adjusters, agree to use the results for an online Internet appraisal.
4- Litigation, damage claims, or casualty claims.
5- Any intended use for which the appraiser can develop credible opinions of value and for which the needs of the client and other intended users (if any) are met. (Appraising Personal Property: Principles and Methodology- 10th Edition- Updated to fully conform with 2024 USPAP by David J. Maloney, AOA CM)

Why should I appraise my Haitian art with you?

1. The name "Nader" is a leader in Haitian art worldwide. Through experience, research, years of expertise, hard work, continuing education, and our vast database of 50 years of sales, I consider myself eminently qualified to appraise your art collection, mainly your Haitian art collection. In other words, I have the right DNA, passion, and expertise that you definitely need for a qualified appraisal of your artwork.

2. I am an art dealer and appraiser born and raised surrounded by Haitian art. I developed an appreciation and passion for art at an early age under the influence of my father, Georges S. Nader, founder of Galerie & Musee d'Art Nader and an icon in the Haitian art world. I specialize in Haitian art. I have been appraising it for nearly 10 years and selling it for over 25 years. I am a professional, experienced, and qualified Haitian art appraiser. 2014, I joined the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and the Association of Online Appraisers (AOA). Through their guidance, my professional education toward the appraisal field is ongoing. All of my appraisals comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices (USPAP), and I follow the ethical guidelines established by the Appraisal Foundation. USPAP is the Congressionally recognized appraisal standards promulgated by The Appraisal Foundation in Washington, DC. I am a trustworthy professional appraiser who acts objectively, impartially, and independently to provide an opinion regarding the value of your Haitian art, depending on the intent of the appraisal. 

What are my options for selling after appraising my Haitian art with you?

You can sell your art locally or on the international markets directly (online or via phone) to private collectors, art dealers, art brokers, and auction houses interested in your art. Private market prices are generally higher than those of auction houses. My appraisal report may be used for any option you choose, and it comes with general info on how and where to sell to better assist you in your own selling process.  

  • When selecting an auction house, make sure that it is reputable, experienced in selling Haitian art, and has many bidders. The sale prices at auction houses can be influenced by several factors, including the number of bidders, buyer’s and seller’s commissions, and the necessity of pricing the art at the value that their clientele will buy in order to sell quickly. 
  • When selecting an art gallery or art broker, consider their seller’s commissions. They have overheads and offer guarantees that you cannot. They may have clients who might be interested in your art, which seals the deal quicker. 

How confident are you that I can sell the paintings at your appraised value?

Even with a thorough appraisal, fluctuation in the art markets can lead to surprises, as there is not only one market that determines the value of your art. There are several submarkets, and they move at different rates. Depending on the market conditions, your art may sell for the estimated value or for more or less than the estimated value. As a reputable appraiser, I cannot guarantee a sale price.  

Have most of your clients been able to sell their appraised paintings to the collectors you referred them to after your appraisal?

I am sorry, but I can't refer you to my private art collectors as I respect my clients’ privacy and confidentiality. However, as a courtesy to better assist you, my appraisals for selling include general information on how and where to sell.

Could you assist me in selling the appraised artworks?

As an art dealer and appraiser, it would be unethical and unprofessional to show an interest in the piece that is the subject of my appraisal report; therefore, I cannot serve as your broker/agent, nor can I be your advocate. My appraisals for the purpose of selling come with general info on how and where to sell on your own as guidance.  If you're interested in appraising your art with me, please fill out this appraisal form for more info, or contact me at myriam@naderhaitianart.com if you have any further questions. 

 How do you do the appraisal?

My independent, impartial, and unbiased art appraisal is based upon an honest and accurate adherence to the Principles of Appraisal Practice, regardless of whether it's done remotely or on-site. It provides the essential information and documentation you need to make informed decisions. The appraisal is not a certificate of authenticity. However, I prepared it using the assumptions that both the artwork and the information provided are authentic, and should those assumptions not be valid, it would alter my analysis, opinions, and conclusions.

The objective for which the work was performed is to determine the value of your artwork depending on the intent of the appraisal. Before I assigned a value, I studied, analyzed, and described everything that you told me, such as style, theme, condition, previous ownership, authorship, size, and authenticity. After I gather all these information about the piece, I determine what is the appropriate marketplace for your art; then I consult that market to determine if the subject artwork has ever been sold. I also looked for comparable works sold recently on several different databases. I adjust values of the comparables to compensate for differences between my subject piece and the comparable one I am evaluating. For example, quality, size, date, condition, subject matter, and complexity may all be different. I conduct the appraisal at a distance, contingent, and done via email with digital pictures, and the results will be emailed and mailed to you or you as indicated in the appraisal form.

The value conclusion provided in my professional art appraisal is an educated guess based on my expertise in Fine Arts and my vast market sales and research database. I promote and preserve the public trust inherent in appraisal practice by observing the highest standards of professional ethics; therefore, I protect the confidential nature of the appraiser-client relationship. Should you be interested in appraising your art with me, please read my appraiser's qualifications  then fill out this appraisal form for more info or contact me at myriam@naderhaitianart.com.

 

What contents are expected to be found in your appraisal reports?

In my appraisal report, you'll find the contents required for a qualified appraisal as follows: 
1. A detailed and accurate description of the subject art of work along with measurements and photographs of each art. 
2. A statement of the purpose for the appraisal form. 
3. A statement of the contingent and limiting conditions to which the appraisal findings were subject. 
4. A description and an explanation of the appraisal method used. 
5. A statement of my disinterest in the subject art and of my impartiality. 
6. A notation of the condition of the subject art 
7. My comments about the research methods I used, the valuation factors considered, and the placement of the art in the marketplace. 
8. A summary of the art provenance (history of the ownership and exhibitions, if known, can affect the value of the art) 
9. A certificate of appraisal, my appraiser's qualifications, and a statement of the code of ethics under USPAP, which I practice. 
10. My signature and inclusions of dissenting opinions, if any. 
Please take the time to get to know me by reading my appraiser's qualifications. If you are interested in hiring me, fill out the appraisal form for more info or contact me at myriam@naderhaitianart.com with further questions.

How much does it cost to appraise my Haitian art?

The cost depends on the intent of uses for each appraisal. I charge a flat fee per appraisal assignment, calculated on the work spent on each assignment. I may give a courtesy discount for a whole collection of Haitian paintings, depending on the amount of work. I bill at a flat rate, and my fees are not contingent on a percentage or sum of the appraisal. If you are interested in appraising your art, let us know why. Download the appraisal form for more information. 

What are my payment options for appraisal services?

Personal checks are to be mailed out to the address indicated in the appraisal form.
By credit card and PayPal (add 5% service fee). You’ll be emailed an invoice from NaderHaitianArt via PayPal. Through this email, you can make a quick, easy, and secure credit card payment via PayPal. (You don't need a PayPal account for that). If you'd prefer, you can provide us with your credit card info, and we'll process the payment for you if you are ready to pay for a professional appraisal.

When should I appraise my Haitian art collection?

A professional art appraisal is an essential part of owning art and knowing its value. You should have your piece properly valued by a skilled and ethical art appraiser familiar with appraising Haitian art. An art appraisal is used for various purposes, including personal knowledge, selling, insurance coverage and claims, review or second opinion, charitable contribution, estate distribution, dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, consultation for acquisition or disposition, and bankruptcy. You should appraise your art more than once as the market changes. Insurance companies encourage collectors to have their works reappraised periodically to ensure adequate coverage.

Why should I hire a professional appraiser?

A professional appraiser is experienced in art appraisal techniques and adheres to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. If you do it yourself, you'll not know how great, good, or not so good it is compared to all other art by the artist. A professional appraisal would know how to value your art accurately if your art is excellent, how historically significant it is, or how to interpret data. Sometimes, art even has value for reasons not related to the artist. Appraising art requires some skills through continuing education, hard work, and experience in the field; therefore, if you are not qualified to appraise art, please do not try; you’ll risk losing more money. Paying for accurate information is valuable! If you are ready to hire a professional and qualified appraiser to assess the value of your fine art, please read my appraiser's qualifications  then fill out this appraisal form for more info or contact me at myriam@naderhaitianart.com.

Why Should I pay for an appraisal when I can have one for free online? Can I appraise the art myself using the selling prices list for some of the same artists? Are lists of selling art prices just as good as appraisers?

Nothing is really free in this world, and the lists of selling art prices are definitely NOT just as good as appraisers! Let me explain. First, the free online appraisals may offer you the service at no charge to attract you later. They also use database resources that give random conclusions of what your art might be worth. If you misinterpret their data, you’ll end up under-evaluating or over-evaluating your art.  

Every work of art is unique. Sometimes, great art may sell at auction for bargain prices because the auctions are poorly publicized, or a single bidder recognizes the importance of the art and buys it for far less than what it's worth. If you compare your art to those sold for bargain prices, the value is too low. Sometimes, no significant art by a particular artist has ever been sold at an auction. If this is the case, then the value of your art is too low. Sometimes, an artist has hundreds or thousands of auction records that range, for example, between $1,000 and $100,000. If you're not a qualified professional appraiser, you'll have no idea where your art price falls into such a big range of prices. Only a professional knows what questions to ask when those discrepancies appear. If you are interested in appraising your art with me, click here to fill out an appraisal form! 


When donating to a museum or a charitable organization, do I call you first?
 
First, find a museum or a qualified charitable organization by the IRS that is willing to accept your gift. Then, contact me. You should always contact an accountant or get legal advice.

If I'm donating an art, when is an appraisal required?

Ask your accountant and legal advisor or read the most current version of IRS Publication 561.

What Do I Need To Know When Donating Your Art? (Always consult the latest IRS Publication 561 publication for updates.)

If you choose to make charitable donations of artwork, you or your estate may qualify for associated tax deductions. However, there are many decisions to make and things to consider when determining the tax benefits for which you are eligible. Suppose you transfer your art collection — or even individual works of art — to charity during your lifetime. In that case, you must follow several rules to claim a charitable income tax deduction.

1- You must donate to a public charity formed in the United States. The IRS does not allow donors to take a charitable income tax deduction for donations to non-U.S. charities. However, you may still be able to take a deduction for a gift to a U.S. charity even if they plan to use the donation in foreign countries. Make sure the charity you choose is U.S.-based by asking for a copy of the charity's exemption letter from the IRS. You can also use the IRS's online search tool, the Exempt Organization Select Check. If you plan to donate art to charity upon your death, there is no requirement that a charity is U.S.-based to receive an estate tax deduction.

2- You must have owned the artwork for more than one year. Artwork must be considered long-term capital property to qualify for a tax deduction. So don't purchase a work of art to donate it, and you can take a deduction that same year. To claim a work's current fair market value as the value of the charitable deduction, you must have held the property for longer than one year.

3- Your donation must be used to perpetuate the charity's charter. To claim a charitable income tax deduction equal to the work's current fair-market value, the IRS requires that the charity use the donated work in a way related to its mission. For example, art given to a museum should be used in the museum's collection, and the donated art to a university should be used to further the education of the students (displayed and used in art history lectures, for instance). If the intent from the beginning is for the charity to sell the work, the donation will not qualify for tax deduction under the related-use test. 

4- The charity must agree to keep the artwork for at least three years. Donating a work of art to charity is essential to communicate with charity representatives to determine their plans for the artwork. A charity doesn't need to hold the donated art in its collection forever; museums often sell works to raise funds to acquire other pieces. However, if the artwork is valued at more than $5,000, and the donor plans to receive an income tax deduction for the fair-market value, the charity must keep it for at least three years. There is an exception for emergencies, but in that case, the charity must provide the IRS with an affidavit stating that it used the gifted property for its exempt purpose for a period or that it became impractical to carry out this purpose. 

5—You must obtain a qualified appraisal to qualify for a tax deduction for artworks worth more than $5,000; the donor must also obtain a qualified appraisal. 

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 redefined the qualifications for acceptable appraisers, requiring expertise in the donated work, experience, and completion of formal professional-level coursework.

Once an appraisal report is done, a donor must attach IRS Form 8283 to his or her income tax return to claim the deduction. This form includes a summary of the appraisal, the signature of the appraiser, the signature of a name from the charity acknowledging the gift, and a statement by the appraiser that he is qualified to perform this kind of appraisal. For works of art valued at more than $20,000, the entire appraisal report must accompany the form. 

6- You must honestly be an art collector or investor. In addition to meeting all these criteria, you must also fit the classification of an art collector or investor defined by the IRS to claim a tax deduction. A donation from an art dealer or artist will only earn a deduction in the amount spent on acquiring or creating the piece, not its market value. Talking to a tax attorney or accountant when calculating tax deductions is always recommended.   

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What is the process for obtaining an on-site appraisal?  

Scheduling the Visit: Myriam Nader Salomon will visit your home, office, or storage location to evaluate the Haitian art pieces requiring appraisal.

Initial Tour: A brief tour will help identify the items you wish to appraise.

Cataloging and Photography: Myriam will carefully photograph and catalog the items, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Please ensure that all stored artworks are unwrapped or unpacked for easy access, as we are not responsible for re-wrapping artworks.

Additional Charges: Depending on your location, $50-150 per appraised artwork is an extra charge.

Post-Visit Work: Myriam will return to the office after the visit to enhance the photographs and compile the cataloging data into a detailed document. This includes thorough comparative data research to determine the fair market value of your art collection.

Research: The appraisal involves examining auction results for similar works of art from the past five years and conducting retail market research through a network of commercial galleries specializing in each artist’s work. Databases like Artnet, Artsy, AskArt, MutualArt, ArtPrice.com, Invaluable.com, and international auction houses are used for accurate assessments.

Appraisal Report: Once the appraisal report is finalized, you will receive a PDF version that can be easily printed, stored electronically, and shared with your insurance provider, accountant, or other relevant parties. For an additional $15, you can also receive a hard copy.

This process ensures a detailed and accurate appraisal of your valuable Haitian art collection. If you'd like to proceed, feel free to contact us!

Do you buy Haitian art or take into consignments?

Myriam Nader Art Gallery takes on consignments from the secondary market, depending on the artist and the quality of the work. We do preserve the privacy of our collectors. For appraised artworks, purchasing a piece we have appraised would be a conflict of interest. Please research how to find art dealers, art brokers, auction houses, or Haitian art collectors interested in your artist's art. Should you hire me to assess the value of your art for selling, the appraisal comes with general guidance on how and where to sell on your own. 

Do you authenticate Haitian works of art?

No, we don't offer that service. Art appraisers and dealers lack the specialized training to authenticate an artist's creations, which demands distinct expertise. However, Myriam Nader Salomon can offer an insightful opinion of the artwork's authenticity. Her evaluation of Haitian art, grounded in knowledge and experience, aims to provide a thoughtful perspective on the piece. 

I hope that helps! Why wait? If you have further questions, call, text, or WhatsApp us today at (845) 367-3039, or email us at myriam@naderhaitianart.com. Here we are to help! 

NB: Myriam Nader Haitian Art Gallery gladly provides a certificate of authenticity for every artwork purchased on its site.

 

En français:

La source la plus réputée et la plus fiable pour vos évaluations de l'art haïtien. Des années d'expertise! 

Nous procédons qu'à des évaluations écrites formelles. En raison de conflits d'interet, nous n'achetons pas une oeuvre d'art que nous evaluons pour un Particulier. Veuillez noter que l'évaluation n'est pas un certificat d'authenticité. Appelez-nous (845) 208-9596 pour votre consultation adaptée GRATUITE!

La Galerie Nader d'Art Haitien, un leader dans le monde de l'art haïtien, par l'expérience, de la recherche et des années d'expertise, fournit expertises et évaluations pour un forfait par évaluation. Pour toute une collection de peintures haïtiennes, nous facturons un montant forfaitaire pour l'ensemble de la collection.

Nous fournissons des évaluations de l'art pour les propriétaires de l'art haïtien qui ont besoin d'une évaluation pour un large éventail d'applications, y compris la vente, la couverture d'assurance et les revendications, l'examen ou la deuxième opinion, contribution charitable, partage successoral, la dissolution du mariage, la répartition équitable, contrat prénuptial , consultation pour l'acquisition ou de l'aliénation et de la faillite.

Notre travail consiste à fournir une évaluation d'art indépendante, impartiale et objective aux propriétaires de l'art haïtien. Notre appréciation de l'art formel fournira les informations essentielles et les documents dont vous avez besoin pour prendre des décisions éclairées. La conclusion de la valeur fournie dans notre appréciation de l'art est une supposition éclairée, fondée sur la connaissance, des recherches approfondies sur la place du marché. Selon les conditions du marché, parfois votre art se vendra plus que la valeur estimée, parfois moins. La renommée en matière d'évaluation de l'art ne peut pas garantir un prix de vente. Ce serait contraire à l'éthique et non professionnel de notre part de montrer un intérêt dans la propriété qui fait l'objet de notre évaluation, donc nous ne pouvons pas vous servir à titre d'Agent-Courtier . En d'autres termes, nous n'achetons pas de l'art que nous évaluons pour un Particulier .

La Galerie Nader d'Art Haitien avec sa vaste base de données sur les ventes, ses connaissances et son expertise est la source la plus réputée et la plus fiable pour vos évaluations de l'art haïtien. Appelez-nous au (845) 208-9596 pour discuter de vos besoins. La consultation est totalement gratuite et adaptée à vos besoins spécifiques!

La valeur marchande réelle de chaque œuvre sera évaluée individuellement par notre conseil d'experts sur la base de la renommée de l'artiste, le thème de l'art, son année, et son état.

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NB: La Galerie d'Art De Myriam Nader offre volontiers un certificat d'authenticité pour chaque piece d'art achetée sur son site sur demande