| ng for the Appraiser's Exam | | | | Condition, especially if you are not sure if the |
| Locate all items in advance of the appraiser's | | | | item has enough value to warrant an appraisal. |
| arrival and make them accessible. | | | | State why you need the appraisal. |
| Share pertinent records about when and | | | | The same item can have a different value |
| where items were purchased, including their | | | | depending on the purpose of the valuation. |
| receipts. Receipts often have a painting’s | | | | Appraisers ask why you need an appraisal |
| title, which may or may not appear on the back | | | | document because they want to investigate value |
| of the frame or on an attached plaque. Art works | | | | for the appropriate market. Imagine that you are |
| without a title may be determined if the artist is | | | | buying this item instead of having it appraised. |
| still living. Unfortunately, some artist’s do | | | | Would you expect to pay the same price for the |
| not remember titles or record them in a | | | | item at a flea market or at an estate sale as you |
| permanent ledger. Not all art bears the date or | | | | would in a high-end antique shop or art gallery? |
| dates it was completed. The date of the receipt | | | | Different purposes mandate different markets, |
| could assist in dating the artwork. The goal is to | | | | which translates to correspondingly different value |
| create as complete a record about the artwork | | | | levels. |
| as possible. Don't slow the process down or | | | | Identify the timeframe needed for the appraisal |
| create an opportunity for the document to be | | | | document's completion. |
| less complete by holding back information. | | | | Is this a rush job? If there are 200 items and |
| Allocate enough time for the appraiser to | | | | your moving van will arrive in less than 60 days, |
| carry out the inspection and the photography. | | | | this is a rush job. Also, the appraiser may have |
| Appraiser's typically need about 15 minutes an | | | | too many active assignments to meet your |
| item for both activities. While the appraiser often | | | | desired timeframe. If this is the case, the |
| enjoys visiting with clients, he or she must focus | | | | appraiser may redirect you to someone else who |
| on the task at hand in order to not take additional | | | | can fit your appraisal into his or her schedule. |
| time or overlook pertinent information. | | | | Identify if there are special conditions for |
| Discussing Value With a Prospective Appraiser | | | | examining your artworks. |
| Identify what you need to have appraised by | | | | For example, does the appraiser need to bring a |
| providing the following information: | | | | ladder? Will the appraiser need to wade into a pool |
| Artist's first and last name | | | | to examine a sculpture? Will the appraiser need to |
| Medium such as bronze, painting, or print | | | | wear washable clothing? |