Age Function Identification 
WorthPoint
MARCH 29, 2024
When Iris Apfel —the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned with stacks of colorful bangles posted on social media. Celluloid is also light in weight compared to other plastics like Bakelite, so that’s another valuable identification clue.
Penrose Appraisals
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
If it is intended as a functional object, does it comfortably do what it is supposed to? The proper identification of materials sometimes requires testing, which may require the assistance of an expert. Rather, color can be an important indicator of age or authenticity. If not, it may not be the best of the best.
WCG
MARCH 20, 2024
Conducts and oversees proper sampling of materials for laboratory identification and/or analysis, and cohesively synthesizes findings in written form. Compensation Negotiations start at $50,000. Ability to document research findings and to assist in recording structures and field conditions as well as produce basic measured drawings.
Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
All appraisal reports written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) have to include identification of the level of the market the appraised values are set in and the effective date of the valuation. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value. The next level is Fair Market Value.
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. 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. A past appraisal is interesting and provides some preliminary identification information.
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