Age Material Scope of Work 
International Society of Appraisers
MARCH 14, 2025
Replacement cost comparable is the cost necessary to replace an item of personal property with an equivalent item having similar appearance, quality, condition, age, authorship, and utility within a reasonable amount of time in the relevant marketplace. Note that the definition of replacement cost comparable mentions age.
Artifactual History Appraisal
MAY 6, 2020
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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WCG
MAY 21, 2024
The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities.
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
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.
WCG
MARCH 20, 2024
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. Knowledge of 18th-century building materials and technologies.
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