At Probity Appraisal Group, valuation is more than a number—it is a narrative built on integrity, expertise, and a deep understanding of the cultural, historical, and economic forces that define value. Now, with the collaborative strength of Ashley Crawford and Doug Bort, Probity is expanding both its strategic reach and its subject matter depth to serve a new era of clients with complex, high-stakes valuation needs.

Ashley Innes, founder of AshleyAsianArt.com, brings internationally respected expertise in Asian art history, connoisseurship, and object research, adding a vital dimension to Probity’s valuation and authentication services. Her experience in museum curation, East Asian studies, and cultural property protection enhances the firm’s ability to support estate attorneys, collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions dealing with cross-border holdings, fine art, and culturally significant objects.

Meanwhile, Doug Bort, through Odyssey Global Consulting, contributes operational and financial consulting acumen to support large-scale project planning, institutional collaborations, and sustainability-aligned reporting.

Together, these experts amplify Probity’s ability to serve clients who require both technical accuracy and cultural fluency—from complex charitable donation valuations to litigation support involving artworks, artifacts, or mixed-asset portfolios.

The Clients We Serve Best

Probity Appraisal Group is structured to meet the needs of discerning professionals, including:

• Estate attorneys and fiduciaries managing multi-asset estates, especially those with fine art, cultural property, or collectibles

• Philanthropic advisors and nonprofits seeking support with IRS Form 8283-compliant non-cash charitable contribution appraisals

• Art collectors, museums, and academic institutions requiring valuation services grounded in provenance research, cross-cultural expertise, and USPAP compliance.

• Real estate developers and ESG-aligned organizations leveraging donation strategies, demolition audits, or deconstruction- based tax benefits

• Litigation professionals who need research-backed valuation reports that stand up to expert scrutiny

• Insurance brokers, private clients, and risk managers seeking replacement cost valuations for high-value personal property— including artwork, antiques, and specialty furnishings—used in scheduling policies, claims support, and loss documentation. We provide detailed, fully documented reports suitable for underwriting and post-loss reconciliation.

From classic appraisal services to advisory consulting for major property transitions, our clients value defensibility, responsiveness, and cultural literacy.

How to Start a Consultation

Starting with us is easy and tailored to your scope:

• Visit ProbityAppraisal.com to submit an intake form

• Reach out directly via email or phone (855) 240-2155 to schedule a brief discovery call

• For law firms, fiduciaries, or nonprofit teams, we offer coordinated onboarding and document sharing

• For art or cultural property inquiries, we encourage you to also visit AshleyAsianArt.com to learn more about Ashley’s academic credentials, fieldwork experience, and her specialized approach to valuation and authentication

Why Probity Is the Premier Choice

At a time when valuation reports must meet IRS, legal, and ethical scrutiny, Probity Appraisal Group delivers:

• Responsiveness: Clear timelines, frequent updates, and access to your analyst team

• Depth of Research: We go beyond databases—conducting historical investigations, reviewing comparative sales, and integrating cross- cultural sources when needed

Detail & Compliance: Our reports are USPAP-compliant, attorney- ready, and formatted for IRS and institutional filing

Strategic Capacity: With Ashley Crawford’s subject matter expertise and Doug Bort’s project management insight, we can handle large, long-term, and interdisciplinary projects

Ashley’s role ensures that even the most niche areas of fine art and material culture—such as Japanese prints, Chinese ceramics, or Buddhist sculpture— are evaluated with academic precision and cultural respect. Doug Bort’s involvement enables us to work with larger institutions, foundations, or ESG-integrated projects without sacrificing accuracy or timeline control.

Valuation with Cultural and Strategic Intelligence

At the intersection of scholarly rigor, financial clarity, and mission-aligned operations, Probity Appraisal Group is building a new gold standard in valuation services.

Our belief is simple: valuing something correctly requires knowing what it is, why it matters, and how it fits into the world—historically, economically, and culturally. With Ashley Crawford’s cultural property expertise and Doug Bort’s consulting foresight, we bring unmatched perspective to every valuation.

To begin a consultation or request a custom proposal, visit

www.probityappraisal.com

Let us help you value what truly matters—with precision, context, and care.