How do liquidators appraise art?
Estate liquidators can appraise certain art and do so by researching it. When a professional feel a loss for knowledge or needs someone more well versed on the type of art you have, they may hire a local appraiser whom is trustworthy. How do you spot fake art? That would depend on the piece but there are many ways; age is one. You would need to be in the business for a very long time to know all of the ways. There is also the feel that would tip you off. One thing is for certain, some fakes fool even the best appraisers and inspectors as they are great artists that are well trained at forgeries. How do you evaluate appraisals on items that have already been done, i.e. furs or jewelry? Normally a percentage of set value. I don’t remember ever getting full value on a fur or clothe item but many times have gotten more on jewelry or pottery. It would depend on the age of the appraisal and who did the appraisal.
