HAAA - Association of Art Experts of Greece and Cyprus.



The Hellenic Association of Art Appraisers (HAAA) is the foremost authority for art expertise in Greece and Cyprus. With a mission to safeguard cultural heritage and uphold the highest professional standards, HAAA specializes in art appraisal, authentication, conservation, and the promotion of ethical practices in the art market.

Our certified experts serve private collectors, galleries, museums, legal professionals, and institutions, ensuring trust, transparency, and excellence in all aspects of art expertise.

Our Expertise

HAAA combines deep art historical knowledge with cutting-edge scientific methodologies to provide comprehensive services:

1.      Art Appraisal & Valuation
Delivering precise and credible valuations for sales, insurance, taxation, inheritance, and legal purposes.

2.      Authentication & Provenance Research
Leveraging advanced scientific techniques, including:

    • X-ray imaging and infrared reflectography to reveal underlying details.
    • Pigment and material analysis using spectrometry to verify the period and authenticity of the work.
    • Carbon dating for age determination.
    • Chemical and forensic analysis to identify artist-specific techniques and materials.
      These methods are complemented by extensive provenance research and archival investigations to ensure authenticity.

3.      Art Conservation & Restoration

Specialized services to preserve and restore artworks while respecting their historical and cultural significance.

4.      Expert Witness Testimony
Providing authoritative opinions and professional testimony in legal disputes, insurance claims, and inheritance cases involving artworks.

5.      Collection Management
Advising private collectors and institutions on building, maintaining, and preserving art collections to ensure their long-term value and significance.



Scientific Innovation in Art Expertise

HAAA sets itself apart by combining traditional art historical methodologies with cutting-edge scientific technologies. Our association collaborates with laboratories, conservation experts, and specialized professionals to ensure the authenticity and preservation of artworks.

Techniques such as microscopic analysis, ultraviolet light testing, and material sampling are employed alongside traditional connoisseurship to provide unparalleled reliability and accuracy in the evaluation of art.

 

 

 


Leadership and Members

Board of Directors

• President: Achilleas Tsantilis
• Secretary: Dimitrios Sofokleous
• Member: Stefanos Samaras
• Teller: Dimitrios Selimis
• Alternate Member: Dimitrios Mourkakos

Heads of Culture

•  Annita Patsouraki, Art Historian
• Michalis Makroulakis(Honorary)
•  Zoe Sakki
• Joanna Papadopoulos
• Nikolaos Vasilatos


Art Conservation & Restoration Department

• Art Conservator - Museologist: Zoe Sakki
• Art Conservator- Museologist Dominiki Tsagaki 

Legal Advisors

• Konstantinos Politakos
• Evita Varela

Additional Key Roles

• Secretary: Dimitra Koukoura
• Associate: Maria Maheridou, Forensic Document Examiner-Lawyer-Translator