Cecilia Dan Fine Art

Advising anchors every collecting relationship, whether a collection is just taking shape, being refined, or moving toward deaccessioning. We guide clients through each decision — acquisitions, deaccessions, and everything between — with a strategy tailored to their vision. Deep market knowledge and our global network open doors to exceptional work and insights collectors can trust.

Appraisals are essential for insurance, estate planning, financing, and sales — and keeping valuations current ensures proper coverage and informed decision-making. Whether for a single item or a full collection, we provide professional appraisals that meet USPAP standards and reflect current market conditions.

Collection Management requires organization, oversight, and strategic planning. We provide comprehensive services — from cataloging and documentation to conservation planning and exhibition coordination — keeping collections well-maintained, properly documented, and positioned for the future.

Charitable Donations to museums or nonprofits can provide significant tax benefits while supporting institutions meaningful to the donor. We guide clients through the entire process, helping maximize both the philanthropic and financial impact of each gift.

Cecilia Dan is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) and founder of Cecilia Dan Fine Art. With over three decades of experience, she guides private collectors, family offices, and institutions through acquisitions, collection development, and USPAP-compliant appraisals for insurance, estate, charitable, and legal purposes.

Her practice pairs curatorial insight with financial expertise to help clients build, manage, and preserve exceptional collections. Cecilia holds a BA in Art History from UCLA, an MBA from Claremont Graduate University's Drucker School of Management, and a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from UC Irvine. She is an IRS Qualified Appraiser who provides expert witness testimony in art valuation disputes, a member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA), and maintains institutional affiliations with the Hammer Museum, LACMA, and MOCA, Los Angeles.

Megan Dudley is Projects Director at Cecilia Dan Fine Art, overseeing collection management, appraisal research, and client relations. She previously served as Director at Daniel Weinberg Gallery and holds a BFA from California State University, Fullerton. Megan is USPAP-compliant through the American Society of Appraisers and has contributed research to major publications including Edward Ruscha's catalogue raisonné and exhibition catalogues for the Whitney Museum and Fondazione Prada. She is a member of ArtTable.

Natalie Henriquez is an Associate at Cecilia Dan Fine Art, specializing in collection management, archival research, appraisal support, and logistics. She brings over a decade of experience across fine art galleries and private collections. She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California with a BA in Art History. Natalie is currently an Appraisal Candidate with the American Society of Appraisers and USPAP compliant.