About the Appraisers Association

Founded in 1949, the Appraisers Association of America (AAA) is the nation’s leading professional organization for personal property appraisers specializing in fine and decorative arts. With more than 900 independent members across 100 areas of specialization, the Association represents the widest range of expertise in art and antiques appraisal.

Professional Expertise You Can Trust

AAA members include former curators from major museums, senior specialists from top auction houses, and contributors to respected art publications. Several are well-known experts featured on television programs such as Antiques Roadshow and other antiques-related series. This depth of knowledge ensures clients receive valuations informed by decades of connoisseurship and market experience.

Commitment to the Highest Standards

Every AAA appraiser is trained and certified in compliance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)—the benchmark for ethics and performance in the appraisal profession. Clients can rely on members to deliver valuations that are independent, objective, and unbiased.

Who We Serve

• AAA appraisers work with:

• Private collectors and families

• Corporate collections and institutions

• Attorneys, accountants, and fiduciaries

• Museums, trusts, and insurance carriers

  Appraisal Purposes

  Members provide appraisals for a wide range of needs, including:

• Insurance coverage and claims

• Estate tax and estate planning

• Charitable donations (IRS-qualified)

• Equitable distribution and litigation support

• Market resale and liquidation