Desmond Fine Art specializes in the valuation of fine art. The firm, located in Belfast, Maine, was founded by Jo Desmond. In addition to appraisal, Ms. Desmond has over thirty five years experience in the arts as a professional artist, gallery owner and conservation picture framer with an emphasis on museum quality French matting.
Appraisals and Consulting
Desmond Fine Art provides valuation expertise and appraisal services for the purposes of insurance, charitable donation, equitable distribution, estate tax, and estate planning. We also consult with clients regarding management, conservation, restoration, proper display and cataloging of their art collections.
French Matting
With an eye for detail, we offer classic and contemporary hand-crafted archival quality decorated mats with watercolor wash panels, handmade marbled papers and gilded accents. Soft, subtle treatments on antique prints or bold, dazzling effects on modern works - the possibilities are endless.