Fine Arts

NCJV Fine Arts Valuers: Expertise Beyond Jewellery

The National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV) is widely recognised for its rigorous standards in jewellery valuation—but its reach extends well into the fine arts, encompassing rare books, Indigenous art, silver, and ceramics. These specialist members bring deep knowledge and ethical accountability to the appraisal of culturally and historically significant objects.

Rare and Antiquarian Books

NCJV fine arts valuers with bibliophilic expertise assess:

• First editions, signed copies, and limited prints

• Manuscripts, maps, and ephemera

• Provenance, condition, and market rarity

Their valuations support insurance, estate planning, and institutional acquisitions, often collaborating with antiquarian booksellers.

Indigenous Art

Valuers registered with the NCJV and experienced in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art provide culturally sensitive assessments of:

• Bark paintings, ochre works, and ceremonial objects

• Contemporary Indigenous canvases and installations

• Provenance verification and ethical sourcing.

Silver and Ceramics

From Georgian silverware to Moorcroft pottery, NCJV members evaluate:

• Sterling silver flatware, hollowware, and objets d’art

• European and Australian ceramics, including Art Deco and studio pottery

• Hallmarks, maker’s marks, and stylistic periods