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. Photograph by John Flandrick, Flandricka House Photography 2.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Photography Glass 130

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.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130

International Society of Appraisers

JANUARY 22, 2025

A signature trait of Corten metal panels is that they weather and age over time: the patina becomes part of the visual appeal. A part of this certification asks you to state whether you have (or have not) made an in-person inspection of the property that you’ve been asked to appraise as part of the scope of work for the assignment.

Sculpture 52

Sculpture Appraiser/appraisal Condition Scope of Work 52