4 Mandates for Insurance Appraisals
Replacement Value Comparable as of the date of examination Condition as of the date of examination, based on physical examination (in person, NOT by photograph) Date of physical examination […]
Another Day in the Life
Drive for two hours only to venture into an empty palatial home. My assignment: Appraise the most valuable artworks, identified by the decedent’s personal representative. Fortunately, trust prompted this individual to […]
Fake Norman Rockwell Appraised as Authentic by a “Certified Appraiser”
An appraiser purported to be a “Certified Appraiser by the Appraisers Association of America” in 1994 commented “the brush strokes, the painting texture and the draftsmanship consistent with Rockwell’s technique. […]
Victim Art
Having investigated two works of art today on behalf of a company needing to know how they would “cash out”, I thought I would share some thoughts with the SavvyCollectors […]
Seeing Things, a splendid appraiser’s handbook !
This understated publication spells out succinctly what is expected from a competent Fine Art appraiser. art handling, naming recommended tools condition issues — what to look for fine art […]
To Fade or Not to Fade–that is the question
A rare opportunity to witness two color lithographs printed at a professional atelier, side by side, decades after they were printed. Topmost print was framed before UV blocking […]
De Grazia Expert + Appraiser Opportunity June 27!!!
Saturday, June 27 from 10 am – 4 pm at the De Grazia Foundation located in Tucson at 6300 North Swan Road (exit Ina Road from I 10, heading East) […]