Museums & Heritage
- Iziko Museums of South Africa
- Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
- KZN Museums
- Leeuwenhof Estate
- War Museum of the Boer Republics
- City of Cape Town
Independent · Principal-led · Established 2005
IndependentValuation Specialists
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Heritage • Museum • Insurance • Estates
Independent professional valuation services for museums, collectors, insurers, attorneys, executors and heritage institutions throughout South Africa.
Established
2005
Selected engagements
Trusted by Leading Institutions & Insurance Partners
Insurance & Private Clients
- Elite Wealth Assets Insurance
- Status Insure
- Hollard Insurance
- Omnisure
- Qantam Insurance
- iTOO / Artinsure
Representative engagements spanning museums, heritage institutions, insurers, municipalities, attorneys, fiduciary practitioners and private collectors throughout South Africa.
Heritage Assets
GRAP 103 and heritage asset valuations for municipalities, museums and public institutions.
Museum Collection Valuations
Independent valuations for museum collections, acquisitions, deaccessioning and insurance schedules.
Explore museum & heritage valuations →Fine Art & Insurance
Fine art, antiques, jewellery, watches, collectables and high-value household contents.
Explore insurance valuations →Estate & Probate Valuations
Professional estate valuations for executors, attorneys, fiduciary practitioners and deceased estates.
Explore deceased estate valuations →Private collections & family wealth
A clear record of the assets that matter
For private clients, families and their professional advisers, DefineArt creates confidential registers of significant personal assets — combining specialist identification, documentation and valuation to support insurance, estate planning and succession.
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Document photographs, descriptions, provenance and supporting records
Value specialist and high-value assets for the appropriate purpose
Protect insurance, estate and succession planning with better information
Maintain an evolving record as collections and values change
About DefineArt
Independent expertise with direct access to the principal valuer
DefineArt Valuations is an independent, boutique valuation practice led by
Simon Blundell MA
Principal Valuer & Founder
Established in 2005, the practice provides carefully researched valuation advice to museums, heritage institutions, insurers, attorneys, executors, collectors and private clients throughout South Africa.
20+years in specialist valuation practice
Principal-leddirect communication throughout the assignment
Nationwideonsite and desktop valuation services
Why Choose DefineArt
Independent advice.
Trusted expertise.
Personal service.
Professional References
Trusted by institutions and professional advisers.
We have been impressed with Simon’s knowledge, enthusiasm, efficiency and professionalism.
Amazwi South African Museum of Literature
The assignment was completed professionally, in line with the specifications, within the allocated time period.
City of Cape Town
The work was carried out professionally and contributed to the documentation and valuation of Iziko collection material.
Iziko Museums of South Africa
Confidential enquiries
Need an Independent Valuation?
Whether you require a museum, insurance, estate or heritage valuation, DefineArt provides independent professional advice tailored to your requirements.