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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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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser. There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.

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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 Antique Appraisers Determine the Value of your Treasures

Antiques Dealer

Antique appraisers in San Diego are professionals who specialize in assessing the value of vintage items and collectibles. They range from furniture to jewelry and other decorative pieces. Appraisers evaluate these items based on various factors such as rarity, condition, age, and historical significance.

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Boston’s Skinner Awarded American Impressionist Painting By The Appraisal Group

Appraisal Group USA

Of the many fine art and antique appraisals we do, most clients would like to realize a profit on their fine art and historic furniture. Placing an oil painting or antiques with the right buyer – whether with a private collector or an auction house – takes leg work. Although The Appraisal Group’s president David J.

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Although having an acclaimed name within American decorative arts history, Duncan Phyfe furniture is extremely rare to behold. So, in regards to an antique furniture appraisal, setting eyes upon a piece of Phyfe furniture would be like discovering the holy grail of American antique furniture!

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The History and Significance of Antiques: What Makes Them Valuable

Jerry's Antiques and Estates

The intriguing journey of antique history reveals the origins and significance of these priceless artifacts. Antiques are distinctive in our culture and heritage, from fine art and furniture to pottery and silverware. Where Do Antiques Come From? What Does the Meaning of Antiques Mean?