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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

A qualified appraiser organization will require background references, thorough training, testing criteria, and a rigorous code of ethics, which appraisers maintain. Most appraisers will have a specialty, but some appraisers are called Generalists and often handle multiple types of items, including furniture and household contents.

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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.