Auction results are a large part of the data an appraiser interprets to for their value conclusion – but they … More
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Be Sure of Identity and Value — Call Your Appraiser!
Pretty sure this didn’t end well.
3 Easy Tips for Appraisal Preparation
Contrary to the image given appraisals by programs like Antiques Roadshow, professionally written appraisals are very serious documents. They are … More
Detecting Fakes: Provenance Evaluation
On the heels of yesterday’s post about real vs perceived provenance surrounding a client’s personal property comes an article posted by … More
Professional Jewelry Appraisals Have a Home in Kansas City!
The phone rings. The voice on the other end is tinged with exasperation. “My family is working through my late … More
Appraisal Definitions and Terms: Identity vs Authentication
New clients sometimes come to me with the belief that an appraisal is the same as an authentication. It is … More
Appraisers Are Your First Line of Defense!
Everyone dreams of being the lucky devil we hear about every so often who picks up a piece of artwork … More
Art Term of the Day: Chiaroscuro
Chiaroscuro is an Italian term, introduced during the Renaissance describing a technique that creates the illusion of depth around subjects. … More
Appraisal: Being Sure of Identity and Value
In this new series of blog posts, I’m going to outline basic concepts and terminology used by appraisers that will … More
Live confidently: Be Sure of Identity and Value
Be sure of identity and value. Call your appraiser!
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