Auctions & Appraisals

Art Auctions

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Bert Gallery Studio Sales presents curated American art auctions from Providence, Rhode Island, featuring significant historic artists from Rhode Island and New England.

Drawing on over four decades of scholarship and exhibitions, we offer thoughtfully researched works to a wider audience through online sales. Each auction is carefully curated and catalogued by gallery owner Catherine Little Bert, often highlighting artists not widely seen on the broader auction market.

Auctions are conducted on the Live Auctioneers platform. For information on upcoming auctions, please contact us.

Appraisals

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Catherine Little Bert and Arthur Bert, MD, are USPAP-compliant appraisers who offer a full range of valuation services through their independent firm, Bert ARTworks Valuation Services.

Catherine completed New York University’s Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts program in 2010. Bert ARTworks Valuation Services works with private collectors, museums, artists and artists’ estates, attorneys, and insurance companies.

Please call 401.751.2628 to discuss your appraisal needs.‍ ‍

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Next Bert Gallery Studio Sale late Summer/Early Fall 2026 - Live Auctioneers.

Working with Us

We understand that no two appraisals are alike and we tailor each valuation to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our reports are prepared with precision, professionalism and discretion.

Bert ARTworks Valuation Services offers over 30 years of combined experience in the appraisal of American and European artworks. All appraisals are confidential and fully compliant with USPAP standards of the The Appraisal Foundation and the Code of Ethics of the Appraisers Association of America.

Appraisal & Valuation Services

Types of Valuations

  • Opinions of Value for clients seeking information & worth of their artworks

  • Formal appraisals for Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Purposes

  • Fair Market Value for IRS required Estate Appraisals and Charitable Donations

Fees

The cost of an appraisal or opinion of value is determined on an hourly basis. Time requirements vary depending on several factors, including the number of works evaluated, the number of artists represented and the type of appraisal service requested.

Fair Market Value appraisals prepared for IRS purposes—such as estate or charitable donation appraisals—are the most time-intensive due to the level of research and documentation required for each individual work.

For a discussion of your specific needs, please contact Catherine at 401-751-2628.