M. Hanks Gallery specializes in African American art. In addition to promoting and selling the art, the gallery also offers art appraisals.

Why get an appraisal?

• To insure your collection
  • Protect yourself against damage or loss due to theft or disaster.
  • With an appraisal you won't buy too much or too little protection.
• To donate to a museum or other non-profit organization
  • Claim your donation on your taxes and get a deduction.
  • Most museums require an appraisal before they accept the donation.
• To know how much your art is worth before you sell it
  • Get the full value of your art; don't get ripped off.
• For estate taxes or estate planning
  • When an estate passes from one person or persons to another or others, the government requires a value of the entire estate, including artwork, for tax purposes.
  • For estate planning, to divide your estate in the exact manner you wish, you need to know the current value of what it is you want to divide.
• For your own edification

Why choose Eric Hanks?

• Sixteen years of experience appraising African American art
• Certified in appraising African American art by the Appraisers Association of America
• USPAP qualified