Thursday, August 23, 2007

Art Appraisers

How can I find out how much an artwork is worth?

We recommend that an independent appraiser be consulted to determine the value of a piece of art, an antique, or other object.
Keep in mind that appraisals are done for various reasons such as insurance, valuation, & provenance. Members of a professional appaisers association are to follow a code of ethics set forth by the organization.

Here are two national organizations who specialize in appraisals:
Appraisers Association of America
Art Dealers Association of America Art Appraisal Service

artnet.com and artprice.com are two commercial sites which offer art price information for a fee.

Price guides and auction catalogs are another source for finding art prices. Depending on your object, price guides may be available in print and online.

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