Purposes for an Appraisal


damage and loss of artwork value

Damaged Bronze Sculpture

Sylvia Leonard Wolf's appraisals are legal documents used for IRS review, museums, art galleries, educational institutions, financial institutions, corporations and individuals. Ms. Wolf has extensive experience as an expert witness for court testimony and adjudication.

Our appraisal reports comply with The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the national standards formulated by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Reports include digital color images of the appraisal
subject and of comparables cited.

Independent Damage and Loss Specialists

We assist insurance companies, claimants, or any party engaged in a loss dispute to achieve a fair and reasonable settlement. Ms. Wolf teaches Damage and Loss Appraising at New York University, and testifies as an expert witness in litigated cases.

  • INSURANCE REPLACEMENT
  • ESTATE TAX AND ESTATE PLANNING
  • DONATION & CHARITABLE GIFT TAX
  • DAMAGE AND LOSS OF VALUE
  • MARITAL AND EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION
  • LIQUIDATION OF ASSETS
  • LITIGATION SUPPORT & EXPERT WITNESS TESTIMONY

Damage and Loss

damage and loss of value to a painting

Damage to a Painting

We have experience appraising and negotiating with all parties involved until a damage or loss of property claim is settled fairly, whether for the owner or claimant, the insurance company, the adjuster, a legal representative, the conservator or restorer. Our fully substantiated Loss of Property and Value reports, for a single work of art or an extensive, varied collection, are illustrated with digital images.


damage and loss of value of a print

Damaged M.C. Escher Print