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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.

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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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Blame it on Audubon. Or How I became a fine art appraiser. Part Five.

Art Services 2000

These original works and his highly valuable hand colored ( aquatint) engravings and sets of books illustrated with color lithographs bring top prices at auction houses and fine art dealers. " high by 6.25" wide) " Birds of America" with their color lithographs printed by J.

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Blame it on Audubon: Or how I became a fine art appraiser. Part Three

Art Services 2000

Books can become friends and in my case they have been a central factor in my life and work as an appraiser. In order to understand the work of Audubon it is essential to know that the engravings and lithographs that have been made from his original watercolors have been issued in may forms and a number of editions.

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WHAT IS THE VALUE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PRINT?

Sisco Antiques Appraisals

From screen prints, serigraphs, lithographs, giclee prints, and etchings, to linoleum cuts or woodcuts, there are endless possibilities for prints. first appeared on Sisco Antiques Appraisals. They are a way for someone to own and appreciate a fine work of art, usually at a price that is far less than the cost of the original.

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Building a Collection and Art as an Investment

Artifactual History Appraisal

Purchase of a work directly from the artist or the gallery representing the artist is considered a very good provenance in the appraisal world, and will help support a work's value and authenticity in the future.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Clocks

Sarasota Antique Buyers

As knowledgeable antique dealers, we have been in business since 1989 and now offer free verbal appraisals for antique clocks as well as sterling silver, modern art, and any high-quality vintage items. We have an ONLINE APPRAISAL SERVICE and are happy to come to you, as a jaeger lecoultre buyer we are always happy to do house calls.