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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. Tell your clients to shoot everything with a ruler in the shot.

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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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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. And if the artwork has, they may even be willing to write you an updated insurance evaluation for free.