Unlocking the Value: A Comprehensive Guide to Researching and Appraising Antiques

Learn how to research the provenance and value of your antiques and collectibles.

Guide Contents

1. General Resources

2. Price Guides

3. Apprsal Processes

4. Care Conservation Tips

5. Art Auction Terminology Glossary

6. Effective Google Searching Strategies

7. Online Resources for Apprsals

Understanding an Apprsal

An apprsal involves a professional assessment of your item's market value, taking into account factors such as the condition, rarity, and demand of similar items within its category.

There are two types of services apprsers offer:

A Written Apprsal: This provides an opinion on the value of an object at a specific point in time, adhering to the Uniform Standards of Professional Apprsal Practice USPAP.

Verbal Auction Evaluations: These are free opinions about the potential sale price of your property at auction obligation to consign.

Professional Assistance

Skinner Auctioneers Apprsers and Grogan Company Fine Auctioneers offer comprehensive services. Skinner, based in Boston and Marlborough, Massachusetts, conducts over 60 auctions annually featuring a wide variety of collectibles including fine arts, jewelry, modern design, scientific inventions, wine, etc., with official apprsals avlable for a fee.

Grogan Company, established in 1987, has sold over $150 million worth of antique art pieces, jewelry, silverware, and Oriental rugs. They provide free consultations on Thursdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at their Dedham location.

Finding Expert Apprsers

Explore these professional organizations for more apprser contacts:

• The Apprsers Association of America

• The American Society of Apprsers

• Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America

Apprsing antiques or collectibles can be a daunting task, but with the right resources and guidance, you'll have an easier time determining their value and preserving them for future generations.

This guide is continually updated to provide insights on researching provenance, understanding apprsal services, and managing antique care, conservation, auction terminology, effective online search strategies, and useful online resources.

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Last Updated: September 16, 2023

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