Established 2005 · Cape Town · Serving South Africa

Independent
Valuation Specialists

Heritage Museum Insurance Estates

Independent professional valuation services for museums, collectors, insurers, attorneys, executors and heritage institutions throughout South Africa.

1850 Queen Victoria sovereign, DefineArt emblem Established 2005
Independent advice
Principal-led service
National coverage
Confidential reporting

Specialist expertise

Valuation Services

Focused, well-researched valuations prepared for the purpose for which they are required.

About DefineArt

Independent expertise, direct access

DefineArt Valuations is an independent, boutique valuation practice led by principal valuer Simon Blundell MA.

Established in 2005, the practice provides carefully researched valuation advice to private collectors, insurers, attorneys, executors, museums, heritage institutions, hospitality groups and public-sector organisations.

Every assignment is personally overseen, ensuring direct communication, consistent methodology and a clear understanding of the valuation purpose.

20+years in specialist valuation practice
Principal-leddirect access throughout the assignment
Nationalonsite and desktop services across South Africa

Why DefineArt?

Professional judgement with a specialist focus

01

Independent Advice

Objective conclusions prepared without auction, sales or brokerage conflicts.

02

Purpose-led Valuations

Methodology and reporting aligned to insurance, estates, financial reporting or advisory needs.

03

Museum & Heritage Expertise

Specialist experience with culturally significant collections and GRAP 103 heritage assets.

04

Clear, Defensible Reporting

Concise professional reports supported by relevant market evidence and valuation rationale.

Confidential enquiries

Need an independent valuation?

Tell us what requires valuation, the purpose of the assignment, the approximate number of items and your preferred timeframe.

Simon Blundell MA

Principal Valuer