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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Further, appraisal reports must follow the latest version even if the appraiser has NOT taken the latest course. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age. If the Cartier ring mentioned above dated to 1925, then age is a significant value characteristic.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

I’ve written this basic guide as an introduction to the different levels of value so that users of appraisal services will be able to better determine what sort of appraisal reports would best suit their needs. Fair Market Value is also frequently encountered in equitable distribution and family distribution appraisal reports.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks? FURNITURE: A.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Condition is the very first thing I look for when inspecting a work! The condition of a work plays a large part in the final value assignment. If a work is in pristine condition, especially for its age, it would have a higher value than a work with a lot of craquelure issues or paint loss.