Our Services

We uncover the important back stories which give objects new meaning against the background of cultural moments in history.

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    Music and Film Memorabilia

    Dig has over 25 years of experience in researching and appraising the world’s most iconic artifacts of Music and Film Memorabilia, from Jimi Hendrix’s guitars to Audrey Hepburn’s couture. We provide appraisals for Estate Tax, Donation, Insurance, Collateral Loan and Equitable Division purposes, helping Estates and their beneficiaries, collectors, attorneys, musicians and filmmakers understand the value of the collection, meet IRS filing deadlines or be compensated for damage or loss.

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    Fine and Decorative Art Appraisals

    Dig Founder, Helen Hall, cut her teeth working for an Antiques Dealer at the age of 16. Her experience with Celebrity and Entertainment Estates means that she has dealt with everything from the contents of Clark Gable’s California Ranch to Andy Warhol’s paintbrushes and wigs. Dig works with a network of hand-picked experts with specialist knowledge in the Fine and Decorative Arts, Jewelry, Wine, Sports Memorabilia and Collectibles. In short, we have an expert for everything.

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    Music and Film Archives

    Dig Appraisals has been trusted by some of the biggest names in Entertainment to appraise their vast archives and collections, from musicians and bands, film directors and music photography archives to film and production companies, animation studios and prop houses. When faced with appraising thousands of objects, Dig has developed a time-effective appraisal methodology to ensure consistency across the whole collection, meaning that we can be nimble and organized in our approach. Daunting to some, we promise we will make it look easy.

-Hollywood Film Director

“I was really nervous to let in someone to assess my life’s work. I needn't have been, it was clear from day one they cared as much as me!”