Preserving Heritage,
Elevating Art
Dr. Virginia Anne Bonito, Renowned Art Historian & Conservation Expert | Nurturing Culture through Scholarly Insight and Restoration Excellence.”
AREAS OF
SPECIALIZATION:
Italian Renaissance art, 1300-1600; further concentration in Western art before 1600, especially Classical and Medieval art, including aspects of architecture, sculpture and painting; Conservation philosophies methodologies, and techniques of restoration of paintings, sculpture and architecture; Art Theory; American Post War figural art and Realism
VIRGINIA ANNE BONITO, PH.D., FAAR 1978 – 1980
Art Historian, Independent Scholar and Director of Conservation Interventions
With expertise and experience in art history and appraisals, Dr. Bonito provides accurate and comprehensive valuation reports for your valuable artworks. Her appraisal process follows the primary standards set by certified appraisers, ensuring the protection of both you and your property. Dr. Bonito adheres to a meticulous process that includes on site examinations, where she carefully examines your property and where she determines important details such as artist, style, and condition. She also takes high-quality digital photographs to document the property and to aid in her research. From her office, she conducts extensive research on artist styles and identifies the selling history of comparable items to assess Fair Market Value, consulting experts when necessary. This in-depth research allows her to create an accurate appraisal report which fully protects your interests.
Unveiling Value,
Defining Worth
Expert Appraiser with Precision and Insight in Every Valuation."
Appraisals
Art Appraisal Services by Dr. Virginia Anne Bonito, Ph.D. with expertise in Italian Renaissance to Modern Art; USPAP and Association Standards Compliant; Specializing in Fair Market Value for Contribution Purposes.
Essays
Apart from her appraisal services, Dr. Bonito has written essays on select items
from her clients' collections upon their request.