How Do You Get An Art Appraisal?
Finding an art appraiser to give you an accurate and fair appraisal is a little more work than you might want, but rest assured the work you put in will be worth it. Whether your work of art is an inheritance gathering dust or a sentimental treasure, sere’s how to get a fair appraisal from a reputable art appraiser without getting ripped off. Know your options. If you live in a major city, contact the nearest art museum. Many of them set aside a day once a month to see and appraise works of art. All of them will have lists of reputable dealers, galleries and appraisers. Take advantage of free services. Search online for art appraisers or dealers who are retired, and provide appraisals as a way of giving back to the community. Understand that appraisals of this kind can’t be used for insurance purposes, but will give you a ballpark idea of the artwork is worth. Learn as much as you can about your work of art. Examine it carefully. On a print or lithograph, look for numbers of a series.
