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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

When determining fair market value, we use the sales comparison approach to analyze comparable sales data (i.e., On the other hand, when determining replacement value, we use the cost approach to analyze comparable cost data (i.e., Replacement value also takes into consideration relevant costs associated with replacement.

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From Vintage to Valuable, Understanding the Appraisal of Antiques

Antiques Dealer

Cost Approach This method determines the cost of replacing the antique item with a similar one. The appraiser considers materials, labor, and depreciation to determine the value. The most common methods used in antique appraisal are comparative market analysis, cost approach, and income approach.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

An insurance appraisal seeks to provide an estimated cost of what a collector would require to make the collector whole again if their art is ever damaged or stolen. Epilogue: There are many factors and variables that affect the value of an artwork and appraisers need to know what is relevant to what they are appraising.