New York


1 World Trade Centre, Suite 8500
New York, NY, 10007
newyork@czudejmcdonough.com
+1 212 380 6357

San Francisco


2021 Fillmore Street, #1050
San Francisco, CA 94115
sanfrancisco@czudejmcdonough.com
+1 415 309 7521

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Established expertise

Contemporary clarity

Leading appraisers,
globally

Independent art appraisal of exceptional authority, tailored for the modern world.

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Czudej McDonough provides rigorous, independent valuations of fine art that meet the needs of 21st-Century clients

USPAP-compliant appraisals, actionable in every context.

•    Insurance Scheduling

•    Loss of Value

•    Estate and Gift Tax

•    Donation

•    Collection Management

•    Collateral Lending

•    Litigation Support

•    Appraisal Review

•    Valuation Consulting

•    Appraisal Management


A trusted partner to private collectors, fiduciaries and public institutions.

•    Major Museums

•    Art Funds

•    Wealth Managers

•    Family Offices

•    Attorneys

•    Accountants

•    Insurers

•    Artists

Decades of experience
Expert intelligence

Czudej McDonough combines meticulous, expert research with ongoing price data analysis, to provide actionable reports that reflect the true value of artworks in the market.


All of our appraisals comply with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and the Appraisers Association of America Code of Ethics.

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Leading appraisers, globally

Czudej McDonough was founded by two of the foremost art appraisers in the United States. With offices in New York and San Francisco, we serve clients nationwide and across the world.


We lecture internationally, are prominent members of the Appraisers Association, and regularly review third-party valuations.

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Common Questions

  • 1.

    How do you pronounce Czudej McDonough?


    • Our firm name is pronounced:

      "CHOO-day mik-DON-ah"

  • 2.

    What are your fees?


    • Transparency and efficiency are our guiding principles when it comes to estimating cost. Fees are based on an hourly rate and determined by the number of objects being appraised, the purpose of the appraisal, and the amount of research involved. After defining the scope of work, we calculate time and expenses and present an inclusive estimate to be agreed upon by all parties prior to work being performed.

  • 3.

    Do you authenticate works of art?


    • Appraisers do not authenticate works of art. We do, however, perform due diligence by reviewing paperwork, provenance, referencing exhibition catalogues and catalogues raisonné. Additionally, we can facilitate the authentication process if required by coordinating with the appropriate specialist, foundation, or committee.

  • 4.

    Is my information confidential?


    • Confidentiality and discretion are the foundation of our business. As set out in the Appraisers Association of America’s Ethics rules, it is our duty to keep all appraisals confidential. No information will ever be shared with third parties without express written permission.

  • 5.

    What is USPAP?


    • The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the generally recognized ethical and performance standards for the appraisal profession in the United States. USPAP was adopted by Congress in 1989 and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal.

      USPAP is updated every two years so that appraisers have the information they need to deliver unbiased and thoughtful opinions of value. USPAP is written by the Appraisal Standards Board of the Appraisal Foundation in Washington, D.C. The Appraisal Foundation is a congressionally sanctioned not-for-profit organization, established in 1987 and dedicated to the advancement of professional valuation for appraisers and users of appraisal services to ensure public trust in the work performed by appraisers.

  • 6.

    What is an Appraisal Review?


    • Appraisal Review is a qualitative assessment of an Appraisal Report’s completeness, accuracy, adequacy, relevance, and reasonableness. Its purpose is to determine whether or not an appraisal is actionable and reliable for its stated use. Appraisal Review is frequently used in matters involving lending and litigation.

  • 7.

    Do you buy and sell artworks?


    • In order to provide completely independent, unbiased appraisals and to avoid any conflicts of interest, Czudej McDonough does not buy, sell, or broker the works of art it appraises.

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