Fine Arts Appraisal Service – Art Appraisals For The Serious Collector

Fine Art Appraisals

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS, CORPORATIONS, INSTITUTIONAL & MUNICIPAL FINE ART

Four decades of expert valuations for iconic Houston landmarks, municipal institutions, and private collections worldwide.

We provide art appraisals tailored for retail replacement value (insurance) and fair market value (estate planning and tax purposes). Beyond formal valuations, we partner with corporations and private collectors seeking to thoughtfully downsize or liquidate their fine art holdings. Backed by established relationships with premier galleries, dealers, and auction houses, we connect our clients with reliable, trusted sales channels.

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7 Wonders by Mel Chin | Appraised by Fine Arts Appraisal Service

Our Portfolio

Iconic Houston Landmarks, Public Art, and Private Collections

A Legacy of Art Appraisal Excellence

VALUING THE ART THAT SHAPES HOUSTON & BEYOND

Since 1982, Fine Arts Appraisal Service has delivered trusted art valuations across Texas and nationwide. Founded by the late Evan Epstein, the firm is proudly led today by her daughter and long-time appraisal partner, Gail. Our expertise spans signature pieces in downtown Houston, both major airports (IAH and HOU), and Herman Park.

Industry Experience

Founded in 1982 by the late Evan Epstein, Fine Arts Appraisal Service brings over 40 years of trusted valuation experience across Texas, the U.S., and worldwide.

Expertise

Every valuation meets the highest standards of professional accuracy and credibility.

Iconic Landmark Footprint

Our appraisal portfolio includes some of Houston’s most recognizable artwork, spanning downtown installations, airports, and monuments.

Comprehensive Valuation

From retail replacement value for insurance and fair market value for estate planning to charitable donations and tax compliance, every report is tailored precisely to your needs.

Trusted Industry Connections

We maintain deep-rooted relationships with premier galleries, dealers, and auction houses, offering reliable sales and brokerage channels for clients.

Clientele:

Providing Fine Arts Appraisal Service For The Following:

PRINTS

DRAWINGS

PAINTINGS

SCULPTURES

PHOTOGRAPHS

TAPESTRIES

ETCHINGS

LITHOGRAPHS

DIVORCE

CIVIC

RESALE

INSURANCE

RETAIL REPLACEMENT

ESTATES

TAX PURPOSES

PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

MUSEUMS

LIBRARIES

CHURCHES

SYNAGOGUES

CORPORATIONS

BANKS

UNIVERSITIES

INSTALLATIONS

Gail Faerman joined her mother, Evan Epstein in 1989 to appraise Fine Art professionally

Her skills including detailed research, evaluation of auction sales results and pricing, on-site inspection, and photography proved to be invaluable assets in building the business.

She acquired a vast knowledge of art styles, trends, and new discoveries in the world of art. It was an education that could not be taught but only experienced through the large number of appraisals that she has completed. These appraisals include corporate, municipal, institutional, and private collections.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Evan S. Epstein

It is with deep sadness and profound respect that we honor the memory of Evan S. Epstein, a towering figure in the Houston art community who passed away in May 2026. For more than five decades, Evan brought unparalleled expertise, integrity, and passion to the world of fine art, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the way our community preserves and values artistic history.