Estate Solutions | Personal Property Appraisals
A private house for collectors, estates, and the families who steward them.
Founded in 2017 by Gabriel Echeverry, ARGENT draws on nearly two decades of experience in the art and antique markets — built across auction floors, private dealerships, and the quiet rooms where significant collections change hands.
Gabriel previously co-owned Dallas Auction Gallery, one of the most respected houses in the South, and led record-breaking sales as Director of Luxury Estates at Vogt Auction in San Antonio. Today, ARGENT serves high-net-worth clients across Texas and beyond — with the same standard of care, regardless of the size of the consignment.
All appraisals are written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
Three disciplines, one standard of care.
Appraisal
Independent, USPAP-compliant appraisals prepared for insurance, charitable donation, estate planning, divorce settlements, property distribution, and tax purposes. Our team specializes in fine art, decorative art, sculpture, silver, jewelry, household contents, antiques, luxury goods, and beyond — written with the rigor a courtroom demands and the discretion a family deserves
Collection Management
A well-documented collection is a protected one. We oversee and organize private holdings on behalf of individual collectors, galleries, and museums — inventoried and cataloged with the attention to detail that long-term value preservation requires. The work is patient, ongoing, and quiet by nature.
Consultation
Two decades of relationships across the global art market — and a reputation for facilitating the acquisition and divestment of high-quality works across periods and media. From private sales to auctions, we handle each transaction with discretion, integrity, and care.
Argent operates by relationship, not by transaction. Most of our clients come through referral; many remain with us across decades and generations.
We work quietly, we work thoroughly, and we work only with those for whom we can do our best.
A few questions, answered honestly.
An appraisal can be used for a variety of functions including insurance, estate planning, charitable donation, divorce settlements, and tax purposes. It is important to hire a qualified and trained appraiser to ensure that your items are valued accurately and the appraisal meets industry standards.
Every collection and appraisal project is unique. Please contact Argent Asset Management to discuss your appraisal needs. We can determine the best approach and provide you with a quote for the services needed.
As the markets are ever-changing, the value of your assets can fluctuate. For instance, we suggest having appraisals for insurance coverage updated every three to five years. This will ensure that your collection is adequately covered in the case of loss or damage.
Unlike a major auction house, Argent works exclusively for you—not for a sales platform. Our role is to help you understand what you own, document its value, and develop a strategy that aligns with your financial, legal, or personal objectives. We provide independent, USPAP-compliant valuations and trusted guidance before any selling decisions are made.
Yes. We frequently work alongside attorneys, executors, trustees, CPAs, financial advisors, and family offices to provide independent valuations and strategic guidance. Our role is to simplify complex asset decisions by delivering objective appraisals, thorough documentation, and trusted expertise for estates, trusts, litigation support, insurance, charitable giving, and collection management.
Argent Asset Management specializes in the appraisal and management of fine art, antiques, jewelry, watches, rare books, decorative arts, wine collections, collectibles, and other tangible personal property. Whether you own a single heirloom or oversee a significant collection, we provide the expertise and documentation needed for insurance, estate planning, charitable donations, equitable distribution, tax reporting, and informed collection management.
Argent Asset Management serves clients across the United States and around the world. With offices in Texas and Montana, we provide independent appraisal and advisory services for private collectors, estates, institutions, and trusted advisors. Whether working with a local family collection or a multi-location international estate, we deliver the same level of personalized service, discretion, and expertise.
