Helping clients navigate the art world with trusted appraisal and advisory services.
TP Fine Art is an art appraisal and advisory firm based in Toronto, Canada, founded by Tess Peckover, MMSt, ISA AM. Tess is a qualified personal property appraiser, professionally trained in appraisal theory, principles, procedures, ethics, and law.
At TP Fine Art, every appraisal assignment is approached with discretion, diligence, and attention to detail. We assist private collectors, estates, legal professionals, corporations, and cultural institutions, providing USPAP compliant appraisals that are carefully researched and clearly reported in order to meet the needs of each client.
TP Fine Art also provides art advisory services for collectors at every stage. Whether considering a purchase, evaluating a collection, or making decisions about care, documentation, or deaccessioning, clients receive thoughtful, objective guidance grounded in years of experience within the Canadian art market.
Appraisal Services
Formal appraisal reports for:
Insurance coverage
Estate evaluations, settlement
Division of assets
Charitable donations, CCPERB
Art Advisory Services
Professional guidance for:
Art acquisitions
Deaccessioning
Collection management
Selling strategies
Private sales
Frequently Asked Questions
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An art appraisal is a formal written report that provides an opinion of value for an artwork, for a specific purpose.
The client’s reason for needing the appraisal, referred to as the “intended use”, determines how the artwork is evaluated and how the report is prepared.
Common reasons include:
Insurance coverage or claims
Estate planning and settlement
Charitable donations
Division of assets
Collection management
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Yes. All appraisal reports prepared by TP Fine Art are in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the recognized standards governing professional appraisal practice.
USPAP establishes ethical and performance requirements for appraisers and helps ensure appraisal reports are prepared with independence, impartiality, and credibility. Qualified appraisers complete USPAP training and are required to remain current with these standards through continuing education.
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Yes. I am an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), a leading professional personal property appraisal association representing highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada.
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Please feel free to send an inquiry with images and known information about the artwork. Not every situation requires a formal appraisal report, sometimes different valuation services are a more appropriate option.
If you are curious about the value of an artwork, considering a sale, or simply looking for professional guidance, I can recommend the service best suited to your needs.
Every collection is different. If you are unsure where to begin, I would be happy to help determine the most appropriate approach for your needs.
ABOUT
Tess Peckover, MMSt, ISA AM
Tess is an Appraiser and Art Advisor with over 15 years experience working in top galleries and art institutions
Tess studied Art History at Queen’s University, as well as the University of Siena, Italy. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master of Museum Studies (MMSt) degree from the University of Toronto and was trained in art handling and archival practices in the archive of Dieu Donné in New York City.
Additional experience in the arts includes prior positions with the Art Gallery of Ontario and Christie’s Canada, as well as a 12-year tenure at Toronto’s Bau-Xi Gallery, where she served as Gallery Manager. There, she further developed her expertise in Canadian art, and fostered strong relationships with artists, collectors, and art world professionals.
In 2026, Tess founded TP Fine Art, an independent art appraisal and advisory firm based in Toronto, Canada.
Tess has professional training in appraisal theory, principles, and procedures through the International Society of Appraisers, where she is an Accredited Member with a specialty in Fine Art.