Art Appraisal Report Explained
The Quality of Our Formal Chinese Art Appraisal
We guarantee that our Chinese art appraisal report conforms to professional standards and is based on the best evidence, the most up-to-date auction records, and a thorough stylistic analysis of the appraised work. It provides as accurate an estimation as possible. Our art appraisal report will give you a clear idea of the current market value of your art object and what to expect when you are ready to sell it. Our art appraisal report follows a standard format. It consists of a description of the appraised work, the objectives, the appraisal method used, the contingent and limiting conditions under which the appraisal was made, provenance, and a general assessment of authenticity, quality, condition, and fair market price. We can also provide you, at a discount, with additional information on the auction records of the artist and recommended actions if you wish to sell the work.
We are completely honest with our customers, whether their work is an old master, a fine reproduction of an original work, or a forgery of a lower hand. In any event, we provide thorough analysis and appraisal and suggest how to approach the right market with confidence. Chinese art appraisal is a sophisticated field and our art appraisals are based on the highest academic training in Chinese art and professional standards. We do not rely on generalization or standards that apply only to European or American Art.
Once you show us what you have, we will prepare a professional assessment of your Chinese art. Our Chinese art specialists will determine the value of your art object, assess it, document it, and help you appreciate it and take advantage of it. With our professional help, you will have a strong position in the Chinese art market.
Elements of a Formal Art Appraisal Report
(Not every element is included in a specific art appraisal report)
- Cover Page (Name and Address of the Client, Appraisal Report ID, and Appraiser's Contact Information)..
- Cover Letter (Purpose of the Appraisal: Sale, Gift Distribution, Donation, Estate, or Insurance, etc.)
- Table of Contents
- Professional Qualifications of the Appraiser.
- Fair Market Value
- Purpose and Use
- Item Description (Measurements, medium, inscription, seal, marks, stylistic features, etc)
- Item Condition (Excellent, Good, or Poor)
- Brief Biography of the Artist when necessary.
- Comparable Items (Recently-sold comparable objects and analysis of the comparables when necessary.)
- Appraiser's Notes (if necessary)
- Provenance (If available)
- Appraisal Methodology ( Cost Estimate Approach, Income Approach, Market Data Comparison Approach, etc)
- References and Resources Consulted
- Confidentiality
- Statement of Assumptions and Limiting Conditions.
- Statement of "Disinterest" on the Part of the Appraiser.
- Statement of Fee Structure. (Statement that the Appraiser’s fee is not contingent on appraised value of objects.)
- Clear Division of Appraisal when more than one appraiser is involved.
- Inclusion of Curriculum Vitae of Consulting Appraiser.
- Appendix (if necessary).
We Help You Sell Your Chinese Art
The art appraisal report prepared by our Chinese art specialists will provide all the information you need to sell your Chinese art successfully.
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