Contemporary Art Appraiser – Tech‑Enabled Valuations

Appraisal Bureau, Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Appraisal Bureau, Inc in New York City seeks an experienced Contemporary Art Appraiser to join our growing appraisal team. You will research and value contemporary artworks, analyze market data, and prepare USPAP-compliant reports across client needs.

This role combines traditional appraisal expertise with technology-enabled and AI-supported workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Hybrid in NYC, remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional credentials.

Qualifications

• Professional fine-art appraisal experience and knowledge of contemporary art markets required.
• Accreditation or certification with AAA, ISA or ASA considered.
• Strong research, analytical and writing skills; ability to value art and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Research and value contemporary artworks for fair market and other valuation purposes.
• Prepare USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for charitable contributions, estate, tax, insurance and more.
• Investigate artists, works, provenance, exhibition history, literature and market data.
• Analyze auction results, gallery and private-market data and trends.
• Develop valuation methodologies and clearly state conclusions.
• Work within Appraisal Bureau’s platform using AI-supported workflows.
• Collaborate with clients and team to define scope and gather documentation.
• Manage multiple projects with accuracy and deadlines.
• Maintain comprehensive research and valuation documentation.

Skills

Fine-art appraisal experience

USPAP training

Research skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Project-management

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

AAA accreditation/certification

ISA certification

ASA certification

Tools

Appraisal platform

Job description

Appraisal Bureau, Inc in New York City seeks an experienced Contemporary Art Appraiser to join our growing appraisal team. You will research and value contemporary artworks, analyze market data, and prepare USPAP-compliant reports across client needs.

This role combines traditional appraisal expertise with technology-enabled and AI-supported workflows to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Hybrid in NYC, remote arrangements may be considered for exceptional credentials.