Kurt Shaw & Company, Inc.

Certified Pittsburgh Area Appraiser of Art, Antiques, Furniture and Personal Property for Estate, Insurance, Charitable Donation, Divorce, Downsizing Needs 

Why choose an Independent Appraiser?


Discover Real Value: Ensure your valuable items are appraised with diligence and honesty. As a market leader, Kurt Shaw & Company, Inc. brings unparalleled expertise and credibility to every appraisal. We don’t buy or sell the items we appraise, so our appraisals are purely objective and unbiased. Unlike estate salespersons, liquidators, resellers, and antique dealers, we have no vested interest in the sale of your items, protecting you from potential undervaluation.

Wide Range of Expertise: Whether it’s a whole household, certain select items, or special items like art, antiques, and furniture, we offer appraisals for estate, divorce, insurance, downsizing, or shipping purposes. Our expertise spans both generalist and specialist domains, ensuring fair and reasonable appraisals for virtually any situation.

Professional Service: Our services are provided by Kurt Shaw of Kurt Shaw & Company, Inc., a certified appraiser with IFAA who can provide USPAP-compliant appraisal reports as needed. You will work directly with Kurt Shaw, not a junior appraiser or subcontractor.

When You Need an Appraiser:  Whether you need appraisals for selling, downsizing, estate purposes, or insurance, hiring an independent appraiser ensures fair and reasonable valuations.

Maximum Insurance for Your Items: Our written, certified appraisal reports are essential for maximizing your insurance claims, especially if done prior to any potential loss or damage.

Peace of Mind: For financial planning, estate planning or distribution, insurance, or selling purposes, our clear and objective appraisals provide you with peace of mind. Our clients include individuals, estates, and world-class institutions, all benefiting from our expertise, honesty, and integrity.

International Fine Art Appraisers IFAA
American Alliance of Musuems AAM
American Bar Association ABA

Kurt Shaw & Company, Inc. works with institutional clients (e.g., museums, banks, law firms, healthcare organizations, and non-profits), estates, and individual private clients providing comprehensive personal property appraisal services.