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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. There are some objects that are not well-suited for evaluating through photographs.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

The Manager oversees all activities related to the care and documentation of the museum´s objects consisting of textiles, metal, and other materials, as well as a vast collection of printed materials contained in the archives. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

The cover letter should explain whether the market has gone up or down for the artist(s) being appraised since the object was first obtained as well as explaining the scope of work utilized within the assignment. The value is restated on the appraisal summary page as well as in the description of the object in the body of the report.

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Architectural Conservator, George Washington’s Mount Vernon

WCG

Oversees the work of contract conservation work, both on and off site. Prepares “Requests for Proposals” (RFPs), identifies qualified bidders, develops scopes of work, and reviews contract conservation proposals. Knowledge of 18th-century building materials and technologies.