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Antiques Antiques are artifacts created or produced in former periods. The term was traditionally applied primarily to works of fine or...

What happens during an appraisal inspection? The appraiser first gathers all available documents and verbal information (this can be done...

Age - Dating an object determines whether an object is from the period or is a reproduction. Authorship - The artist/maker and their...

I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or to the parties involved with this assignment....

The Scope of Work, which is the type and extent of research and analyses required to prepare the appraisal, is determined by the...

Fine Art Fine art generally refers to the media of painting, sculpture, drawing, original prints, photographs, and architecture. Fine art...

WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL? An appraisal is an opinion of value1. An appraisal can also be defined as the act or process of developing a...

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A credible appraisal report clearly identifies the objects appraised; the scope of work performed by the appraiser; the client and other...

Appraisal reports may be required for estate planning, charitable contributions, estate or gift tax preparation liabilities, insurance or...

The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) is the Congressionally authorized ethical and performance standards for...

There are no immediate plans for federal licensing of personal property appraisers.

Personal property appraisers value all types of personal property.

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