McCanse Art
McCanse Art specializes in Canadian and international 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 neighbourhood, 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: Accurate valuations for estate settlement, wills, and tax purposes.
- Art Appraisals: Professional assessments for insurance, sales, estate planning, and charitable giving.
- Certified Cultural Property Donations: Appraisal and certification of significant cultural property for tax-advantaged donations to qualified institutions.
- Charitable Donations: Appraisal services to support tax benefits and documentation requirements.
- Building and Selling Fine Art Collections: Guidance on art investment and resale, leveraging a professional network to source museum-quality works and navigate the secondary art market.
- Artwork Presentation and Care: Recommendations for framing, shipping, conservation, and restoration, with access to trusted professionals 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.
