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Moira McKee

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Moira McKee is a seasoned personal property appraiser, completing her Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Arts at New York University (NYU), Master’s in Art History and Curatorial Studies (UWO), and is an accredited member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG). She has a robust background in evaluating fine and decorative arts and managing projects for high-net-worth estates. As the Founder and Director of a contemporary art gallery and appraisal practice, Moira has over 12 years of experience advising commercial enterprises, banks, law firms, auction houses, and cultural institutions. She excels in cultivating client relationships and providing strategic expertise.

Moira works with clients globally on art collecting and investment, offering buyers and sellers short and long-term advice. Her services include valuations, collection management, industry intelligence, and art market analysis.

In addition to her advisory roles, Moira has presented on topics such as art as an alternative investment and appraisals in estate planning in collaboration with CIBC. She is a keynote lecturer with the CPPAG, where she teaches key concepts in the appraisal of fine art and antiques, provenance research, and business development best practices. Moira has also provided expert witness testimony in dispute resolution procedures, including divorce mediation.

Key Expertise

  • Fine & Decorative Art Appraisals
  • Equitable Distribution Appraisals
  • Charitable Donation Appraisals
  • Estate Planning
  • Cultural Property
  • Divorce
  • Deposition Testimony
  • Insurance Pre-Loss & Loss

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Group (CPPAG)
  • Private Risk Management Association (PRMA)
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
  • Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM)