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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. There are some objects that are not well-suited for evaluating through photographs.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

Fort Monroe presents unique challenges in the preservation, conservation and storage of its collections, both artifacts and archives, which are currently housed in 4 separate locations that require constant monitoring of conditions. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Actual Cash Value is Retail Replacement Value minus depreciation, which can be a deduction made for age, damage, or another factor. Many of my clients reach out to me not quite sure what they need and our subsequent discussion of the appraisal scope of work clarifies what type of report will be best suited for their situation.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If you have determined that the print is worth $10,000 in pristine condition, please explain how you would go about establishing a current market value for this Kelly print. 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.

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Oversees the work of contract conservation work, both on and off site. Prepares “Requests for Proposals” (RFPs), identifies qualified bidders, develops scopes of work, and reviews contract conservation proposals.