Deep cultural knowledge
We evaluate each piece within its cultural context — understanding the artistic traditions, ceremonial significance, and regional styles of over 50 African cultures.
Expert African art appraisal and authentication
Professional valuation, authentication, and provenance research for collectors, estates, museums, and institutions. Every piece tells a story — we help you understand its true worth.
What we appraise
Sculptures
Ancestral figures, royal portraits, and ceremonial carvings from across the continent
Figures
Bamileke, Bamum, Yoruba, Dogon, and other cultural figure traditions
Authentication
Scientific testing and expert visual analysis to verify authenticity and origin
Gallery
Browse recently appraised pieces from our collection of Cameroonian artworks
Why clients trust us
A rigorous appraisal process, not a quick estimate.
The African art market is growing rapidly — auction sales surged 43% in 2025 alone. Accurate appraisal requires deep cultural knowledge, scientific analysis, and current market intelligence. We combine all three.
Scientific rigor
Coordinating carbon-14 dating, thermoluminescence testing, X-ray fluorescence, and wood species identification alongside expert visual analysis.
Market intelligence
Tracking auction results, gallery sales, and private transactions across Sotheby's, Christie's, Bonhams, and specialized African art dealers worldwide.
Free consultation
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Tell us about your piece and we will provide a preliminary assessment and recommend next steps.
Our services
Comprehensive African art appraisal, authentication, and advisory.
Every engagement combines cultural expertise, scientific analysis, and market intelligence to deliver accurate, defensible valuations.
Art appraisals
Comprehensive fair market value, insurance replacement, and estate appraisals for African art — masks, sculptures, textiles, bronzes, beadwork, and ceremonial objects.
- Insurance and estate valuations
- Charitable donation appraisals
- Loss and damage assessments
Authentication
Physical examination, provenance research, scientific testing coordination, and style analysis to determine authenticity, origin, and cultural attribution.
- Tool mark and patina analysis
- Carbon-14 and thermoluminescence testing
- Provenance documentation
Collection management
Strategic guidance for private collectors, institutions, and estates — from cataloguing and inventory to acquisition advisory and de-accessioning.
- Acquisition and sale advisory
- Condition reporting
- Expert witness and litigation support
Expert insights
Understanding what makes African art valuable.
The difference between a $500 piece and a $50,000 piece often comes down to provenance, authenticity, and market timing. Here is what we look for.
Provenance matters
A well-documented ownership history can multiply a piece's value tenfold. We help trace exhibition records, publication history, and collection pedigree back to the source.
Market momentum
African art auction sales reached $70.5 million in 2025 — a 43% increase from the previous year. Understanding market trends is essential to accurate valuation.
Authenticity first
The traditional African sculptor's adze marks differ fundamentally from modern forgeries. We know what to look for in tool marks, patina, wear patterns, and construction methods.
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Every piece of African art has a story. Let us help you understand its value.
Begin with a confidential consultation. Share photos of your piece and we will provide a preliminary assessment, recommend next steps, and outline the full appraisal process.
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How to authenticate African art: tool marks, patina, and scientific testing
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