Buy and Sell Asian Art with a Dealer’s Eye and an Appraiser’s Discipline

From Vancouver, ArtValueNow deals in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art — porcelain, jade, bronzes, scholar’s objects, and Korean ceramics. Every work is researched before it is offered; every price is grounded in the market.

Available Artworks

Select works from private collections and estates — researched, vetted, and ready for their next home. Browse available works →

Sell With ArtValueNow

Selling a single piece or an entire collection? We place works with qualified buyers through private channels, discreetly and strategically. Sell or consign →

Buy & Sourcing

Looking for something specific? We source through dealer networks, auctions, and private collections across North America and Asia. Start a search →

Brokerage

For significant works, we broker between collectors and institutions. Art brokerage →

Why Collectors Deal With Us

  • ISA-accredited appraiser behind the dealership
  • USPAP-compliant valuations when a transaction needs one
  • Research-led attributions
  • Discreet & confidential
  • North America + Asia network

Appraisals

Formal appraisals remain available for insurance, estate, and donation purposes — the same expertise that stands behind everything we sell. Appraisal services →

Testimonials

“I needed to sell part of my collection discreetly. ArtValueNow offered tailored guidance, connected me to private buyers, and handled negotiations with professionalism and care. The sale exceeded my expectations, both in speed and value. It was the most seamless and confidential art sale I’ve experienced.” – Isabelle R., Downsizing Collector, West Vancouver, Canada

“I inherited several artworks with no documentation. ArtValueNow delivered a professional appraisal in record time, which was essential for both insurance and estate purposes. Their report was clear, defensible, and accepted without question by my insurer. It brought clarity and peace of mind during a difficult time.” – Jonathan M., Heir, New York, USA

“As I refined my private art collection, ArtValueNow helped me define a long-term strategy aligned with both taste and investment. Their market insight, global perspective, and personal attention made every acquisition purposeful. I now buy with clarity and confidence thanks to their expert guidance.” – Li Wei, Private Collector, Beijing, China

Browse the Collection, or Tell Us What You Are Looking For

Browse the collection, or tell us what you are looking for — buying or selling. Contact →

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About

Verify my qualification on the official ISA website:

Huan Hao, ISA Member, MSc

Huan Hao, Owner of ArtValueNow
Member, International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
USPAP Compliant (2025)

Specializations:
Chinese Art (Porcelain, Jade, Lacquer, Cloisonné, Hundred Treasures Inlay, Embroidery, Filigree, Wood Carvings);
Japanese Art (Netsuke, Woodblock Prints, Wood Carvings);
Modern & Contemporary Fine Art (Oil & Watercolor Paintings)

Huan Hao is a fine art appraiser and cross-disciplinary advisor with a unique specialization in traditional Chinese decorative arts, Japanese collectibles, and modern and contemporary fine art. His practice is built upon more than two decades of global professional experience, including roles in international finance, investment, and immigration consultancy. He offers appraisal services across Canada, the United States, China, and internationally.

Huan’s core expertise lies in Chinese court art and elite craftsmanship—porcelain, cloisonné enamel, jade carving, carved lacquer, filigree inlay, and embroidery—all designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage of China. His background as a seasoned collector, cultural researcher, and art agent allows him to deliver insight-rich appraisals that balance aesthetic understanding with art market intelligence.

He has been involved in private collection development, provenance research, and acquisition advisory, and currently conducts research on Chinese artifacts within the historic Crozier Collection housed at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

His multilingual capacity (English and Mandarin) and cross-border work make him a trusted consultant for international collectors, museums, and legal/estate professionals navigating complex art-related matters.

Education & Credentials:

  • Member, International Society of Appraisers (ISA) since May 2025
  • Core Course in Appraisal Studies, ISA (2025)
  • 15-Hour USPAP for Personal Property (2025 Compliant)
  • MSc, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China 2005
  • Dual Bachelor’s in Engineering & Business, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China 2002

Professional affiliations:

  • Member, International Society of Appraisals, since 2025
  • Member, The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, since 2017

Languages:
English, Mandarin

ArtValueNow (www.ArtValueNow.com)

ArtValueNow is a boutique appraisal and art advisory platform specializing in the research, valuation, and strategic positioning of Asian art and select modern and contemporary works. Leveraging cross-cultural expertise and market insight, we serve private collectors, institutions, estates, and professionals across Canada, the U.S., China, and internationally.

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Art Appraisals

As a member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), I am a qualified personal property appraiser. I am certified to appraise a wide range of personal assets—excluding real estate—including fine art, jewelry, antiques, decorative objects, historical artifacts, and household contents. While art is typically the highest-value asset we appraise, our services also cover the valuation of various other personal property categories. I provide formal appraisal reports that comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

USPAP-compliant appraisal reports are widely recognized and accepted by government agencies, major insurance companies, museums, art institutions, galleries, and auction houses across the U.S., Canada, and many other countries.

These reports are commonly used for:

  • Equitable distribution in cases of divorce, partnership dissolution, or inheritance settlements
  • Claiming tax credits from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for non-cash donations to qualified non-profit organizations
  • Securing insurance coverage or filing insurance claims for damaged properties
  • Estate planning or probate for estate tax filings, equitable distribution among heirs, or legal compliance
  • Buying or selling personal property, where an appraisal helps establish fair market value and supports price negotiations, or when using such property as collateral for financing
  • Testifying in court during legal proceedings related to the valuation of personal assets

For practical use cases, please refer to the U.S. and Canadian appraisal pages respectively.

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Testimonials

What Our Clients Say About Us

“I inherited several artworks with no documentation. ArtValueNow delivered a professional appraisal in record time, which was essential for both insurance and estate purposes. Their report was clear, defensible, and accepted without question by my insurer. It brought clarity and peace of mind during a difficult time.”

– Jonathan M., Heir, New York, USA

“I needed to sell part of my collection discreetly. ArtValueNow offered tailored guidance, connected me to private buyers, and handled negotiations with professionalism and care. The sale exceeded my expectations, both in speed and value. It was the most seamless and confidential art sale I’ve experienced.”

– Isabelle R., Downsizing Collector, West Vancouver, Canada

“As I refined my private art collection, ArtValueNow helped me define a long-term strategy aligned with both taste and investment. Their market insight, global perspective, and personal attention made every acquisition purposeful. I now buy with clarity and confidence thanks to their expert guidance.”

– Li Wei, Private Collector, Beijing, China

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