Auction House Condition Testing 
Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 3, 2023
Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known.
WorthPoint
JULY 29, 2024
The jewelry in the set was sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie, and in perfect condition, so I took it home to learn more about it. Furthermore, rock crystal will indicate as quartz when tested with a gem tester, but measuring the coolness is a good field test to keep in mind.
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Invaluable
APRIL 3, 2024
Prices can start from around $200, rising into the thousands depending on condition, with rare, 18th-century snuff examples with authenticated reign marks often selling for the highest price at auction. Sold for $1,300 USD via Rapid Estate Liquidators and Auction Gallery (July 2018). Ask a lot of questions!” reminds Schofield.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
The Dynamics of Art Market Trends: Art market trends are influenced by a myriad of factors, including societal shifts, economic conditions, and evolving cultural perspectives. The Influence of Auction Houses: Auction houses play a pivotal role in shaping art market trends.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.
Art Peritus
MARCH 28, 2024
Although each print from the same edition is initially sold for the same price, over time values can differ greatly on the secondary market depending on demand, rarity, condition, provenance and many other nuanced factors. In 2022, Sotheby’s sold an “Eric” lithograph numbered 35/38 from an early edition published in 1984 for over $56,000.
WorthPoint
MARCH 28, 2025
Shopping for a vehicle can be stressful enough just looking for a solid car in good condition and at a fair price. To compare, Monterey Car W eek, a premiere collector car live auction event with dozens of automobile auction houses in attendance, had somewhat disappointing results, and this is the conundrum of online vintage car sales.
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