Fine Art Appraisal and Services is an industry leader in valuation and appraisal.
Fine Art Appraisal and Services is an art advisory and appraisal consultancy offering a range of services for fine art and collectible personal property needs in Toronto, Canada, serving clients throughout North America. Our appraisal knowledge for personal property is recognized and respected by government agencies, legal firms and cultural institutions.
Art Advisor, Art consultant, Appraiser, Certified Art Appraiser, Client Reviews, Client Comments
Kelly Juhasz is the principal of Fine Art Appraisal and Services.
In her practice, Kelly is known for appraising fine art and archival collections for museums, private collectors, insurance companies and wealth advisors.
Under Kelly’s leadership, Fine Art Appraisal and Services has appraised over $130 million of personal property. In addition to appraisal, we offer collections management, sales representation and artist legacy services. Kelly also acts as an expert witness in legal matters.
Kelly is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and was President on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Chapter from 2016-2021. Kelly is a member of ISA’s Private Client Services Group, a group of qualified appraisers who have completed specialized training and hold senior level industry experience in dealing with High-Net-Worth Individuals. She was the winner of the ISA Canadian Chapter Impact Award in 2023, 2021 ISA Distinguished Service Award – Fine Art, and the 2017 ISA Rising Leader Award.
Kelly holds a Master of Information Studies, Archival Science from the University of Toronto and a BA (Hons), Art History from the University of Ottawa (partially completed at the University of Siena, Italy). She also holds a Master’s specialization in Knowledge Media Design, University of Toronto; a BA, Communications, University of Ottawa; and a Marketing Diploma from the Academy of Design.
A Qualified Appraiser
The Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB) tapped Kelly’s expertise to create an appraisal resource to assist museums and archives with their applications for cultural property. View it on the CCPERB website under resources: Strategies for the Monetary Appraisal of Archival Cultural Property – “CCPERB encourages all applicants and monetary appraisers to refer to this information to support the preparation of effective monetary appraisals in the context of applications for the certification of cultural property.”
Kelly has been interviewed, quoted and written articles for a variety of publications and media outlets.
Clients say the following: Client Reviews - Client Testimonials
"Thank you very much for such a thorough and thoughtful report. Our donor should be very pleased with your conclusions, too! I will likewise look forward to working with you again on future gifts." (Impressionist Painting, Prominent Category A Art Gallery, Certified Cultural Property Appraisal)
“I was truly impressed with the level of detail and thoroughness you provided. It gave me valuable insight into how this type of appraisal process works, which is interesting. I will certainly keep you in mind for any future claims involving fine arts! I really appreciate it.” (Public Art, Senior Claims Examiner, Insurance Claim)
“Fine Art Appraisal and Services was instrumental in helping us make a substantial sale of artwork. Kelly worked with the overseas client’s art dealer to review an important print and supply a market overview so the collector could make a purchase decision. In a competitive art market, Kelly acted quickly and professionally. We will certainly do this again.” (Modern Print, Fine Art Gallery - Toronto, NY, Paris, Sales)
"You did a wonderful and thorough job...enjoyed your company." (Canadian Art Collection >$1 Million, Appraisal, Private Collection)
“I appreciate your research on and the authentication process for my painting, and value your opinion and conclusions.” (Dutch Master Painting, Authentication Process, Appraisal & Sale >$1 Million, Private Collector)
"...this application was processed so quickly (in fact, this is the quickest I have ever seen an application reviewed and approved) because the material and answers you provided were so thorough." (Category B Status for Donation, Canadian Heritage Representative)
“You made it very easy for us to do business together.” (Canadian Historical Painting, Fine Art Gallery, Sales)