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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Many of my clients reach out to me not quite sure what they need and our subsequent discussion of the appraisal scope of work clarifies what type of report will be best suited for their situation. Users of appraisal services should feel empowered to actively ask questions about how their needs can best be met.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If you have determined that the print is worth $10,000 in pristine condition, please explain how you would go about establishing a current market value for this Kelly print. Condition is the very first thing I look for when inspecting a work! The condition of a work plays a large part in the final value assignment.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

Fort Monroe presents unique challenges in the preservation, conservation and storage of its collections, both artifacts and archives, which are currently housed in 4 separate locations that require constant monitoring of conditions. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities.

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ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry - Untitled Article

ASA Newsroom - Gems & Jewelry

In these situations, hypothetical conditions may be necessary. I will guide participants through problem identification and scope of work requirements specific to insurance appraisals, where the goal of the appraiser remains the same ever: credible results.

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Oversees the work of contract conservation work, both on and off site. Prepares “Requests for Proposals” (RFPs), identifies qualified bidders, develops scopes of work, and reviews contract conservation proposals.

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Sculptures, Googly Eyes, In-Person Inspection and USPAP

International Society of Appraisers

A part of this certification asks you to state whether you have (or have not) made an in-person inspection of the property that you’ve been asked to appraise as part of the scope of work for the assignment. Could you use an extraordinary assumption to assume that the condition was unchanged from the March 2022 site visit?