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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Talk to your client to identify the scope of work. Assignment conditions are defined in USPAP as: Assumptions, extraordinary assumptions, hypothetical conditions, laws and regulations, jurisdictional exceptions, and other conditions that affect the scope of work. In damage loss claims these can often be broad.

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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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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Conducts accessioning, cataloging, and legal and other documentation of collections.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

The best way to determine what level of value you have in your own insurance policy is to pull out and read your policy documents or call up your insurance agent to confirm. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

In my organization (ISA), in order to become certified, one has to document 200 hours of appraisal-related experience in the last five years after becoming an accredited member. This notation documents the record number of this painting and identifies the location of the artist’s studio where it was most likely painted.

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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.