In every valuation confidentiality is assured, and is endorsed by Mark Medcalf’s long-standing reputation and the many recommendations and referrals from existing clients.

The service Mark provides is friendly, objective and wholly independent of any auction house which ensures impartiality.

An initial discussion will establish your valuation requirements and the options available to the client. This is followed by one or more visits to appraise and consider the objects, accompanied by any off-site research or specialist consultation as needed.

The itemised valuation report is delivered with a photographic record where required together with a certificate confirming the date, value and purpose of the report.

Mark Medcalf’s services are used and recommended by:

• Professional advisers, such as solicitors, accountants and insurance brokers.
• Private clients.

We are regularly instructed by the leading law and accountancy firms of Scotland, typically to provide valuations for;

• Inheritance Tax
• Family Division
• Capital Gains Tax
• Trusts
• Insolvency
• Matrimonial Division
• General Asset Valuation
• Advice about asset management

We are an Approved Valuer for all the major high net worth insurers such as Aviva, AXA Art, Chubb, Hiscox, NFU, Zurich and many other insurance companies. These companies and their brokers recommend that their clients use our valuation services to ensure that they are not under insured.
We have advised private and corporate clients on behalf of Adam & Company, Hampden & Co., Lloyds HBOS and The Royal Bank of Scotland.
We have been employed by a wide range of private companies, PLCs, museums, other institutions and local authorities to compile inventories and valuations of antiques and art in their possession, and to advise them about managing and developing their collections.

Art collections are becoming increasingly popular as a way to demonstrate a company’s values while creating an interesting environment and are often an increasing asset. These need to be carefully managed to retain their value. In every case the service we provide is professional and discreet.

Costs for these services are calculated on a time basis.


Most of the work we do for private clients is connected with insurance or tax, but can also involve family or matrimonial division, to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of assets and heirlooms. No matter how sensitive the situation that has led to the valuation, we have a reputation for treating our clients with sympathy and discretion.

The process starts with a discussion of what is to be valued, and for what reasons. This is followed by one or more visits to inspect and photograph the items in question, additional research or specialist advice, if required, and the completion of a report. Two copies are provided, one illustrated with photographs. Fees are charged on a time basis, plus research costs and expenses where appropriate.

We recommend that valuations be carried out every 7 to 10 years; more frequently where the market is particularly volatile, with current examples such as Chinese and Eastern art, contemporary art and 20th century Scottish painting.

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