Art Appraisals
Cain Fine Art provides independent, USPAP qualified appraisals for collectors, asset managers, law firms, and insurance companies. Our appraisals are accepted by the IRS, institutions, museums, and insurers. Whether for insurance, tax needs, or economic information, our appraisals follow the ethics and standards established by the Appraisal Foundation in Washington D.C.
Collection Acquisitons
Guiding collectors through every stage of the acquisition process, we find the best quality artworks to fit a client’s vision for their home, office or institution. We source artworks from galleries, private dealers, and auction houses and negotiate favorable terms on behalf of our clients. Cain Fine Art is committed to transparent acquisitions supported by reliable market data for informed art investments.
Collection Management
Cain Fine Art offers museum-quality registry services for collection inventory management. Our comprehensive management services include cataloging, condition reporting and collections care, valuation review, and risk management. We produce fully customizable inventory reports tailored to client needs. We help clients safeguard their collections, preserving them for the future.
Collection Sales
When it is time to refine or rebalance a portfolio, we provide discreet, strategic divestiture services. Whether selling an artwork or liquidating an entire collection, Cain Fine Art acts as an agent on behalf of our clients, emphasizing privacy and personal attention. We maximize return and minimize sales transaction costs by providing guidance on pricing, the art market, and optimal points of sale including private sales and auction placement.
About Us
Cain Fine Art is a full-service art advisory firm specializing in Post-War and Contemporary, American, and Western Art. Founded by Sara Cain, an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America, the firm provides guidance in acquisitions, appraisals, and collection management for private and corporate clients. With expertise that spans art valuation, curation, and divestment strategy, Cain Fine Art helps collectors cultivate, safeguard, and refine their portfolios.