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Working notes from the appraisal desk. Plain answers to the questions collectors, executors, and counsel ask before they pick up the phone.
July 10, 2026
What the CRA Expects When You Donate Art in Canada
When the CRA expects an appraisal for a gift of art, how the deemed fair market value rule catches recent purchases, and what CCPERB certification changes.
July 10, 2026
What Does a Fine Art Appraisal Cost in Canada? A 2026 Guide
Typical fees for a USPAP-compliant art appraisal in Canada, what makes them rise or fall, and why a percentage-based fee should end the conversation.