Advising Clients Since 2007
Based in Dallas, Kim K Art and Design, LLC assists art collectors across the U.S. Whether you are an individual collector, corporation, Trustee, Executor of an estate or law firm, we bring extensive experience and professionalism to every assignment and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.
Ms. Kasten has been in the appraisal industry for 17 years, and has decades of experience as an artist and gallery director. This unique combination of experiences— from the viewpoint of the Artist and Gallerist —allows for a deeper understanding of the art of the appraisal process.
Get in touch with us to set up a consultation, or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to inquire whether our services are right for you.
Contact
Kim Kasten, ISA CAPP Kim@kimkad.com
5995 Summerside Drive P.O. Box 796171
Dallas, TX 75379-6171
Services Provided
Verbal evaluations
Verbal evaluations are offered for a minimum of $150, and offer clients the ability to find out what they have before the larger expenditure of a full written appraisal. Advance notice is given to a client if the artwork in question is valued at less than $150, so no monies are wasted in the process. Verbal evaluations can be conducted over the phone or in person. No information is given in writing.
assistance with selling at auction
If you are looking to sell an object and would like assistance with navigating the auction process from start to finish, assistance can be offered for the duration of the auction process.
Written appraisals
Written appraisals are offered for a variety of purposes: non-cash charitable contributions, insurance coverage, damage claims, estate tax, gift tax, resale, division of property among heirs, etc. The pricing on written appraisals depends upon the number of artworks and the scope of work required to appraise the artworks. Estimates of the cost can be given in advance when photographs of the artworks and information on size and provenance is provided to the appraiser.
art inventory
Art inventory services can provide you with clear and concise information about your collection: from detailed photographs of each work, to location, size, condition, provenance, notations on the medium, artist, time period, and value. An inventory can be prepared using your choice of software, from Excel to specialized art collector software programs.
written consultations
Written consultations are offered as a less detailed and less expensive alternative to a full written appraisal. NOTE: Consultations are NOT appraisals. Consultations are offered not as a substitute for full appraisals, but as an option when a written document is wanted, and a range of value for each object is acceptable to the client. Consultations are based upon 25+ years of art industry experience, and are similar to what an auction house might provide as a pre-sale estimate, although the market for your artworks could reside in a number of different venues and geographic locations.
commissions
The other side of my business is creating unique artworks for clients. Artworks are based upon the needs and wants of the client to fit their living space. For past clients I have recreated beloved scenes from holiday vacation photos and reproduced paintings by well-known artists like Renoir or Seurat. Please contact me for more information.
“Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do.”
Let's Chat.
Use the form below to contact me regarding your appraisal iniquiry. Please include the reason for wanting an appraisal. All inquiries will receive a response within 24 hours.