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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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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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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

Conducts or coordinates research into the collections, including identification authentication, appraisal, history and provenance of objects and documents. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities. Responds to research inquiries.

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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. Provenance information?