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Thoughts on Things

Artifactual History Appraisal

This is a brief snippet of a much longer monologue that runs continually in my head as I work professionally in the world of things and help guide people through the process of dealing with material objects. I can't imagine how much more wrenching it must feel for family members.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

You can search by location or by type of material to be appraised. Appraisers generally stick to given field of appraisal –Jewelry, fine art, household contents. They are the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and American Association of Appraisers (AAA).