Penrose Appraisals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

With the arrival of colder temps and shorter days, we can't help but realize that the year will soon be drawing to a close. Note that all of these, except for appraisal, require you to do some research and possibly actual legwork to determine an acceptable answer. Hiring him or her to do the work likely makes a lot of sense.

Charitable Donations 52

Charitable Donations Appraiser/appraisal Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 52

MIR Appraisal

DECEMBER 17, 2019

With the dawn of the Internet Age it has become much easier for those of us who are not particularly experienced in the identification of rare or valuable books to make semi-educated guesses on what we have and what their value may be. Butler’s Fledgling for which she had paid $5.99, only to find that it had been signed by the author!

Auction House 52

Auction House Prints Appraiser/appraisal Identification 52

WCG

MARCH 20, 2024

Conducts primary and secondary research and investigation on Mount Vernon’s built environment as needed to support the work of preservation and department staff for project planning and reporting. Ability to document research findings and to assist in recording structures and field conditions as well as produce basic measured drawings.

Material 52

Material Identification Scope of Work Research 52

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

Askart.com If you are researching a painting, drawing, or sculpture (they do not have fine prints) Askart is a good place to look. Artnet.com As I recall, Artnet.com’s database of fine art auction sales was one of the first on the market to cover not only paintings, drawings, and sculpture, but also fine prints and multiples.

Appraiser/appraisal 130

Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Market Value Antiques and Decorative Arts 130