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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.
My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ tackles a tricky area of appraising: understanding the different levels of value. This is one of the most confusing elements of appraising that I spend a lot of time discussing with clients, so I wanted to cover the subject in an article that could reach and help a much broader audience.
Before the pandemic appraising held many travels and adventures. January Tara Finley, ISA AM of Anubis Appraisal & Estate Services was proudly nominated to be on the 2019-2022 International Society of Appraisers (ISA) Board of Directors. Below are some highlights from more lighter times in 2019. 64 3/16” x W.
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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. Although The Appraisal Group’s president David J. Broadly speaking, we see more excellent fine art than extraordinary furniture. That’s a function of style and the times.
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My article is republished below or you can also read it online at Worthwhile Magazine™ : “This is an opinion piece, and a manifesto of sorts, born out of my personal thoughts working in the appraisal field about the widespread confusion and discomfort about how to mix antiques and art in contemporary homes.
However, if upping sticks and jetting off to a countryside corner of Provence isn’t on the cards, the next best thing could be adorning your home with furniture that will recreate a refined country style throughout your spaces. The hallmarks of French Provincial furniture lie in its rustic yet elegant look.
Karla's account of what she learned through the process of deciding what to keep following the passing of both her grandmothers reminds me so much of what I witness with my appraisal clients. As a USPAP-compliant appraiser, I am bound by confidentiality in my work, so I am especially delighted to be able to post Karla's first-person account.
Some of these items are also found in many American homes, whether because they continue to fulfill a function or because they have become a part of the family history, some of them are historical objects acquired with antique dealers, auction houses and even galleries, and some of them are by living contemporary designers. Contact Us!
Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Auctions & Appraisals (Jan 2019). Auctions & Appraisals (July 2016). Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.
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