LUXE ART ADVISORSHigh Value Content Appraiser
Navigating the Art Market Complexities with Personalized Guidance
Michael A. Fornaro, PhDInternational Society of Appraisers, (ISA) (CM)Member Board of Directors The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Sarasota, Florida
  • Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD, is an esteemed interior architect, fine art advisor, and high-value personal property appraiser with over 15 years of service. Holding advanced degrees in architecture, urban studies, and interior design, Michael blends academic insight with professional practice to help clients protect and steward their collections. Michael and the Luxe Art Advisory Team specialize in Insurance Scheduling Appraisals, providing itemized, photographic inventories, detailed descriptions, and professionally supported Replacement Costs*. These appraisals ensure clients have the correct coverage for their prized possessions while meeting proof of ownership requirements for insurance claims or IRS Form 8283 deductions. Because markets change, updating these appraisals every 3–5 years is recommended. Michael is committed to advancing the arts and fostering lifelong connections to creative expression. He serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for Florida State University’s College of Fine Arts, supports the Ringling Museums’ outreach to underserved communities, and actively engages with arts initiatives that strengthen and enrich the community.
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2025 Private Client Appraisal Services: Artist: Frank Stella, (American 1936-2024) Title Pergusa Three Double, 1984 Medium: Relief Etching screenprint Slight: 101" x 69"Limited Edition of 30 Signed and numbered lower right corner in pencil by the artist. Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD.
2025 Private Client Appraisal Services:Artist: Andy Warhols, American (1975)Title: Mick Jagger, 1975Medium: ScreenprintSlight Size: 43" x 30"Signed, dual signature, Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger, lower right and left corner, numbered 20/ 205Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM PhD.
2025 Private Client Appraisal Services: Artist: Sam Francis, American, (1923-1994) Title: Untitled, 1973 Medium: Monotype in colours Slight: 22" x 30"Signed and numbered lower right corner by the artist. Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD.
2025 Private Client Appraisal Services: Artist: Frank Stella, (American 1936-2024) Title: Coxuria, 1997 Medium: Screenprint in colours Limited Edition of 75 Slight: 29" x 22" Signed and numbered lower right corner by the artist.Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD.
Fine Art Curation: Private Collections to Public Portfolios In addition to appraisal services, Luxe Art Advisors offers curatorial consulting for both private and public art collections. Principal and founder Dr. Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, Phd. has curated more than 40 site-specific collections for the multifamily housing and hospitality industries across the U.S., including projects in Dallas, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston. Whether you're building a personal collection for your residence or curating a branded portfolio for a corporate, multifamily, or hospitality environment, our approach is grounded in intentionality, aesthetic alignment, and long-term value. Every collection is tailored to reflect the unique identity of the space and its audience—resulting in art installations that are meaningful, distinctive, and enduring. Our Core Services Include:Certified Fine Art & High-Value Contents AppraisalsCollection Strategy & Acquisition ConsultingArt Curation for Private Homes, Public Spaces Estate & Trust Advisory Art Market Analysis & Risk Mitigation for Insurers
2025 Private Client Appraisal Services:Artist: Roy Lichtenstein, American (1923-1997) Title: De Denver au Montana, Depart 27 Mai Medium: Etching with aquatint in coloursSlight: 18" x 14"Limited Edition of 42 Signed, lower right corner by the artist, numbered 10/ 42, dated: 1972 Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD.
2025 Private Client Appraisal Services:Artist: Jean Dubuffet, French (1901-1985) Title: Marche en campagne, 1974 Medium: ScreenprintSlight Size: 31" x 27"Limited Edition of 70Signed, lower right corner by the artist in pencil and numbers 24/70 Advisor: Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD.
  • 2025 Update:
  • A Strong Start for Luxe Art Advisors
  • The 2025 year is off to an exceptional start at Luxe Art Advisors, with fine art valuations surpassing $2 million for private clients in just the first half of the year. These appraisals include an impressive portfolio of 20th-century American prints by artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Frank Stella, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and others—solidifying our standing as a leading voice in the field of postwar and contemporary art advisory. Our services continue to support both private collectors and institutional clients, including:
  • Chubb Insurance AIG Private Client Group PURE Insurance General Investment Development Bernstein Wealth Management (New York & London) JP Morgan Private Bank
  • Whether for insurance coverage, estate planning, collection management, or strategic acquisitions, Luxe Art Advisors remains committed to delivering confidential, USPAP-compliant valuations and personalized guidance rooted in expertise, precision, and discretion.
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Don’t leave the value of your cherished possessions to chance. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and experience the confidence that comes with working with a seasoned professional. Together, we can ensure your fine art and personal property is appraised with the care and precision it deserves.
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CONTACT: Dr. Michael A. Fornaro, ISA, AM, PhD. 404-285-6577 Michael@luxartadvisors.com