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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

Being able to see photographs emailed to me ahead of time by a client can reduce the client’s total project cost, alert me of the need to consult specialized reference books or outside experts, and help me assess whether the client even needs an appraisal report at all. FINE ART: A.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Without those other two data points of 1) market level and 2) point in time (which is commonly referred to as the “effective date,” meaning the date the appraised value is effective for), any number that is thrown around as a value is essentially meaningless. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value.

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Introducing Worthwhile Magazine™

Artifactual History Appraisal

I’m very pleased to introduce Worthwhile Magazine™ , an online magazine about appraising and the art and antique fields that I co-founded last year with my friend and fellow appraisal colleague Courtney Ahlstrom Christy, ISA CAPP, of Ahlstrom Appraisals in the Atlanta, Georgia region.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Fortunately, there are several property appraisal organizations that set standards and self-police their membership to be sure that each member is qualified to properly appraise their field of expertise. 40 x 30 inches How do I determine if my art is worth appraising? An attorney/collector named Ralph F.