McCanse Art
McCanse Art specializes in Canadian original prints, posters, paintings, fine art books, and exhibition catalogues, backed by over 30 years of industry expertise. Founded by Stephen McCanse— a Toronto-based fine art appraiser, certified under USPAP and an accredited member of CAPPA — McCanse Art offers expert appraisal services and personalized art consultations.
Whether you're managing an estate, donating artwork, or building a collection, McCanse Art delivers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Located in the heart of Toronto's Annex neighborhood, Stephen has cultivated long-standing relationships with gallery owners, auction house professionals, curators, restorers, shippers, and fine art installers.
McCanse Art proudly serves a diverse clientele, including private collectors, estate trustees, corporations, insurance firms, and public institutions.
Services
Estate Appraisals: Providing accurate valuations for estates, wills, and tax purposes.
Art Appraisals: Offering professional assessments of artworks for insurance, sales, and other needs.
Certified Cultural Property Donations: Assisting with the appraisal and certification of significant cultural works for donation.
Charitable Donations: Helping with appraisals for donations to support tax benefits and other purposes.
Building and Selling Fine Art Collections: Offering guidance on art investment and resale. McCanse Art leverages his professional network to source museum-quality paintings and prints for collectors and enhances their understanding of the secondary art marketplace.
Artwork Presentation & Care: Providing recommendations for proper framing and shipping of artworks, along with advising on conservation and restoration, and offering access to professional contacts in the field.
What You Can Expect
McCanse Art will help you choose the service that best suits your needs, whether it's an estate appraisal or a specialized appraisal for a donation.
The Right Network
McCanse Art leverages a professional network to meet your appraisal needs, offering expertise across various fine art forms, including ceramics, books, photography, and more. Trusted by renowned clients such as the Art Gallery of Ontario, the National Gallery of Canada, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, and the University of Toronto, we adhere to the highest standards set by the American Appraisal Standards Board (USPAP), Canadian Cultural Property Export Review Board (CCPERB), and the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG).
Free Consultation
Contact us today to schedule your free 15 minute consultation and receive a personalized quote. Email to set up a call and learn more about how McCanse Art can help.
Image: Charles Hepburn Scott. Abstraction. Circa 1936. Oil on board.