Where can i get a professional appraisal for a chinese painting in US?

Answer 1

If you are looking to sell be cautious and try to get the best price.

You can get appraisals or information on line if you can't go in person.

Once you get a photo of your painting go to and upload a picture for free at http://www.flickr.com/ site or at http://ww.photobucket.com/. 

Then post it at any of the following sites for the Appraisal and information/help.http://www.findartinfo.com/

For Fine Art; like paintings and sculptures;

Then post it at any of the following sites for the Appraisal.

Frank Farmer Loomis is now online with a blog exploring the antiques universe, with tips, appraisals and more. Go to 

www.middletownjournal.com/ antiques. If you have column questions, write to him at Middletown Journal, Attn: Frank Loomis IV, 52 S. Broad St., Middletown, Ohio, 45044 or e-mail MWallace@ coxohio.com

HOW TO LOCATE A REPUTABLE APPRAISER: 

Gather referrals from friends and appraising associations. 

Write to appraising associations and request their membership directories. Listed below are two of the largest appraising associations in the United States: 

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS

P.O. Box 17265

Washington, DC 20041

(800) 272-8258 

APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

386 Park Ave South - 20th Floor

New York, NY 10016

Phone: (212) 889-5404

Fax: (212) 889-5503

Web Site: www.appraisersassoc.org

Email: [email protected] 

ISA

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS

1131 SW 7th St #105

Renton, WA 98055

Toll Free: (888) 472-4732

Fax: (206) 241-0436

Web Site: www.isa-appraisers.org

Email: [email protected] 

SPECIAL NOTE: The American Society of Appraisers estimates that only 25 percent of the 120,000 appraisers in the United States belongs to one of the major evaluation societies. Such societies establish codes of ethics by which their members are required to adhere. In addition to a code of ethics, the appraisers are tested for their expertise.

OR: 

Refer to the Yellow Pages in the Telephone Book under "Appraisers" of "Antique Dealers." 

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU LOCATE AN APPRAISER: 

Review their credentials 

Verify their membership to an appraising association 

Request references 

Determine appraisal fees 

Request a written contract which outlines the following items: 

The scope of work 

The delivery date of the appraisal 

The appraisal fee 

The objective nature of appraisal findings 

A statement that the appraiser cannot act as an advocate or negotiator in disputes over appraised goods.

 

If you have the time, you could also go to your local library and select a few different books. There are several available and you'll be able to compare information and prices.

Go to the book store in the antiques section. you can easily do this on line as well.

Hope this helps, 

Cheers!