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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

Most appraisers will have a specialty, but some appraisers are called Generalists and often handle multiple types of items, including furniture and household contents. Check their website and ensure they have experience appraising the art types you need to appraise.

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Thoughts on Things

Artifactual History Appraisal

It usually takes me several hours to calm down from it afterwards--the closeness, the sense that the departed has just gone out for groceries and will be back soon. I can't imagine how much more wrenching it must feel for family members.

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WorthPoint to Partner with Caring Transitions

WorthPoint

Each location has a Certified Relocation Transition Specialist on staff, and the company has helped over 100,000 seniors sell over $1,000,000 in household contents. Caring Transitions has over 350 locations across the United States. Brenda Kelley Kim lives in the Boston area.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Appraisers generally stick to given field of appraisal –Jewelry, fine art, household contents. If you own a large collection of comic books, a collection of old master prints or a collection of Asian art, you may need a specialty appraiser who has deep knowledge of that specific type of item.

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Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Most homeowner’s policies have a total coverage limit for household contents that is based upon a percentage of your home’s value. If you understand these commonalities, you can ask the right questions to ensure that your coverage is adequate.