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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. Provenance Paint?

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Many of my clients reach out to me not quite sure what they need and our subsequent discussion of the appraisal scope of work clarifies what type of report will be best suited for their situation. Users of appraisal services should feel empowered to actively ask questions about how their needs can best be met.

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Collections Manager, Fort Monroe Authority

WCG

Conducts or coordinates research into the collections, including identification authentication, appraisal, history and provenance of objects and documents. Develops scopes of work for appraisal, cataloging, and other documentation activities. Responds to research inquiries.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

I measure the work and photograph it front and back. The Verso, or back side, of a painting can provide provenance information, from exhibition labels, inventory numbers, and artist signatures to inscriptions by the artist, family, or dealers, etc., Provenance information? These photos are included in the report.