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

Artifactual History Appraisal

I’ve written this basic guide as an introduction to the different levels of value so that users of appraisal services will be able to better determine what sort of appraisal reports would best suit their needs. Fair Market Value is also frequently encountered in equitable distribution and family distribution appraisal reports.

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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

If you have family sterling silver flatware and the space to take it in your car, this is a smart category of antique to bring with you as it also functions as a liquid asset. Would you need to have an appraisal report already on file, or could you obtain one after the fact?

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Please discuss how the values for the different types of appraisals may differ and why? An object can have different values, depending upon the function of the appraisal. For instance: Replacement Cost Value is used when a collector needs an appraisal for insurance coverage. Do these organizations require recertification?

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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. Provenance Paint?

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Handle with Care: Tips for sending museum collections to conservation

The Mid-West Museum Association

This can be related to monetary, or insurance replacement value, as well as educational, or functional value. Condition reporting pieces before and after conservation is important data to add to your catalog. Does the repair require specialized tools or materials that you either have on-hand or are easily obtained?