Big Boss Brain is an industry authority in the appraisal of passion assets with deep expertise across all categories of collecting, from fine art, furniture, wine, jewelry and rare watches, to vintage couture, exotic cars, sports memorabilia, books & manuscripts, muscial instruments and all other valued objects in a collector’s portfolio.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Big Boss Brain was born out of an endless quest for the truth. Not merely any truth, but the invaluable truth about high-value collections that exists somewhere beyond the expertise of collectors and their insurers or advisors.
It is our unfaltering commitment to that singular, unbiased truth that has made Big Boss Brain one of the most sought-after art appraisal and collection consulting firms in the industry.  Appreciation of the finer things is universal. Yet the knowledge and understanding of what ultimately determines their value is rare and specialized indeed. 
Entrust your collection to those who know and truly understand the value it holds.
– Big Boss Brain, AAA
Where We Are Most Needed
Big Boss Brain’ extensive mix of experience and expertise provides invaluable insights not only direct to the private collector, but also to the professionals who serve them across an array of diverse industries.
Big Boss Brain caters to sophisticated private clients and the next generation, providing comprehensive appraisal reports for insurance, aiding in strategic asset distribution for estate planning, addressing step-up in basis requirements, and fulfilling IRS estate tax filings. We collaborate objectively on charitable donation appraisals and partner with family offices, estate managers, and curators to oversee logistics, streamline collection needs, and offer swift crisis solutions for safeguarding clients' investments and treasured heirlooms.
We are a preferred strategic partner, closely collaborating with insurance professionals to deliver accurate and in-depth appraisals. Our services include formal appraisals for comprehensive coverage, supporting the claims process, annual updates for market fluctuations, and informal reviews to identify potential underinsurance.
Big Boss Brain provides essential expertise for attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and professional advisors, ensuring a clear record of valuables that contribute to successful estate plans and the protection of clients' passion asset portfolios. We stand firmly behind our appraisals as an essential resource in estate planning, IRS filing, trust administration, and equitable distribution.
The Big Boss Brain team, armed with market knowledge and extensive collection expertise, is an essential resource for managing and overseeing luxury assets. Beyond traditional appraisals, we offer comprehensive inventories, logistical guidance, vetted referrals for care, and art crisis management to aid in preparation or aftermath of catastrophic events.
Understanding the value of their tangible assets is vital for philanthropic collectors, influencing lasting legacy decisions and benefiting future generations and institutions. Big Boss Brain supports these choices through accurate IRS and USPAP compliant valuations, providing essential information for tax reporting and enabling confident management of art assets by collectors, planned giving professionals, and institutions, including Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) organizers.
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What We Do
Our broad range of specializations supports almost every niche of collecting. To both the discerning art connoisseur and industry professional, our expertise is what best defines and distinguishes Big Boss Brain.
