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Hog Wild Appraisal Problems

International Society of Appraisers

That made the scope of work different, and perhaps the competency requirement? For all the fine art appraisers out there, imagine a call for the appraisal of a valuable artwork where there is an inconvenient (or convenient) gap in provenance between 1890 and 1950. Was I competent under USPAP to appraise this hog/pig/boar?

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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. FINE ART: A.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

In my firm’s appraisal assignments, I’ve found that Retail Replacement Value is the main level of value used in fine art and antique insurance coverage. 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.