David Shapiro is a New York-based fine art appraiser and advisor.
A Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America with a designated specialty in postwar and contemporary art and a practice in fine art generally, Mr. Shapiro appraises art for purposes including insurance, tax, and collateral loans. He appraises art in connection with litigation as well as alternative dispute resolution (arbitration and mediation). His appraisals are compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
As an advisor, Mr. Shapiro facilitates purchases and sales of work of modern and contemporary art, helping clients navigate both private and auction markets.
Mr. Shapiro has spoken on the art market and art valuation for institutions including ArtTable, AXA XL Insurance, DMINTI, NADA, The New Art Academy, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art, and he has served as a juror for the Armory Show. His article, “The Dynamics of Valuing Emerging Art and Artists” was published in the Digital Journal of Advanced Appraisal Practice, and he has been a guest on the “Private Risk and Resilience Podcast.” Mr. Shapiro is a Committee Member for the New York Metro chapter of the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA).
A graduate of Columbia University, Mr. Shapiro has a background as an artist and as an art historian. He is the founding editor of the contemporary art publication Museo, and has served as a contributing editor to several art history textbooks, including Janson’s History of Art.
