EXPERT ART APPRAISAL SERVICES
Our clients have the incomparable advantage of our scholarly expertise. With a Ph.D. in Chinese art history, we possess the highest academic credentials, unmatched in the field. A Self-Contained Appraisal Report (Level 3, below) by our experts represents the gem of our professional services.
We pledge to help you get what you need for your art work at the minimum cost. We provide art appraisals for owners of Chinese art who need an appraisal for a wide range of purposes, including insurance, charitable contribution, estate distribution, dissolution of marriage, equitable distribution, pre-nuptial agreement, consultation for acqusition or disposition, and bankruptcy. Our formal art appraisal report will provide the essential information and documentation you need to make informed decisions about sales and marketing, charitable donations, or formal insurance claims. Our appraisal report follows the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (edition 2008-2009). Our Chinese art appraisers rigorously follow the Ethical Standards and Competency Requirements for Appraisal Practice established by The Appraisal Foundation. Every piece of critical information relevant to your artwork is thoroughly investigated and analyzed. Our research results are presented in a thorough, comprehensible, and objective manner. Each appraisal report bears the signature and seal of our Chinese art specialist. Quality, expertise and professionalism are guaranteed.
We want to make sure that the art appraisal package you are going to commission meets your needs and helps you make informed decisions about your art. Please read carefully the conditions associated with each of our art appraisal services. Pay close attention to the advantages of each appraisal package and the different levels of information provided in each. If you are uncertain which appraisal is best, please Contact Us, and our Chinese art specialist will be happy to discuss your needs.
I. THE THREE LEVELS OF ART APPRAISAL
Before selecting one of the three appraisals we offer (Restricted Use, Summary, and Self-Contained), you first need to identify your needs and consider your ultimate goals in commissioning a professional appraisal. We want to insure that you choose the kind of appraisal that works best for you. The three options differ is in the amount of detailed information provided and the intended use of the report. We adhere to the different levels of appraisal set forth in Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, p. A-24. Restricted Use Appraisal provides the minimal information needed for appraisal purposes. Summary Appraisal focuses offers more information and some analysis in a relatively concise form. Self-Contained Appraisal connotes more detail and comprehensive analysis.
Remember: You don't have to be an expert about your art work before you approach us--otherwise you probably would not be seeking a professional appraisal in the first place! Our Chinese art specialists are happy to discuss your object or collection and help you figure out your appraisal needs. If you still have questions after reading about the three levels of art appraisal, contact us and we'll be happy to help you analyze your needs.
A carefully composed appraisal report helps you realize your vision in complete conformity with the law.
LEVEL 1: RESTRICTED USE APPRAISAL-- Fee Varies
The Restricted Use Appraisal Report is for client use only. This appraisal report is designed to meet the narrowly defined needs of the intended user (usually the commissioner) of the report. Some parts of the report (including the appraiser's opinions and conclusions) may not be understood properly because the facts and analysis leading to the conclusion are not fully spelled out in the report. If you are considering having a general understanding of what you have and its potential value under no obligation to other parties, especially the federally regulated institutions, this level of appraisal may suit your needs. A Restricted Use Appraisal is not recommended for insurance, charitable contribution, sales or acquisition, or bankruptcy. The Restricted Use Appraisals are not designed to be shared with third parties. If your object is highly valuable and requires in-depth analysis,or if its ranking in the market and comparison to other objects are complex to determine, this may not be a good option for you.
To acquire this service, you need to make a full payment of the quoted appraisal fee before we begin conducting research on your art work. We prefer a certified check or money order payable to "WEI YANG ART, LLC" and mailed to 101 Overbrook Drive, Princeton, NJ, 08540. You can also make payment via PayPal or ask us for bank transfer information.
LEVEL 2: SUMMARY APPRAISAL -- Fee varies
We offer this appraisal package to clients with fine Chinese art objects. It is ideal for those want to know more about their objects and the possible standing of each property in the current market place. It helps you make an insurance claim, plan an estate, propose a marriage dissolution, sell an object, and where to sell it, or hold onto an object for future appreciation, etc.. The Summary Appraisal Report provides a reasonable amount of information, but not in great detail, in a form that can be shared with third parties, such as your insurance company. Fees vary, depending on the scope of research conducted and time needed to complete the assignment.
Our thorough research on your object not only brings you expert knowledge of your art but also equips you to take command of taking care of your object, whether you are dealing with an insurance agent, a divorce lawyer, negotiating directly with a buyer or gallery, or hiring an agent to represent you. We present our research on the cultural and historical background of your work, analyze its aesthetic qualities, and the likely date of creation. A Summary Appraisal will enhance your appreciation of your object and achieve your goals with confidence. It also offers the most up-to-date analysis of the most relevant market for your object, including recent sales of comparable objects, the ranking of your art work among its equals, its market level, and our recommendations for sale or retention.
LEVEL 3: SELF-CONTAINED APPRAISAL-- Fee Varies
(Sample Contents of a Self-contained Appraisal Report)
This appraisal is the gem of our professional consulting and appraisal services. It is comprehensive, informative, and provides the highest level of detail about both aesthetics and the marketplace. Most assignments in this category concern high-quality art not well attested in the usual sources: it might lack a track record in auction or sales, it might be difficult to document in the historical record, or the artist or workshop that created it might be hard to assess. The fee for a Self-Contained Appraisal varies, depending on the nature of the assignment, the scope of research, and the time needed to complete the assignment.
A Self-Contained Appraisal is ideal for collectors and owners of high-end art objects. It is structured to serve the practical needs of collectors and owners considering either a purchase or a sale. We are dedicated to serving as an alternative, expert set of eyes, helping you judge the authenticity, value, and desirability of Chinese art objects in question and its likely performance in the current art market. We are willing to put our Ph.D. and our knowledge and research abilities in the current art market to work to provide you the information you need, including the artist's current market share, his or her ranking in the Chinese art world, and advice for acquisition or sale, as needed.
A Self-Contained Appraisal is designed for those who want to understand the nature of their art work, its cultural background, style and aesthetics, its potential value and its most appropriate market place. If you are considering making a charitable donation for tax deduction, a Self-Contained Appraisal Report of your property is sufficient for the IRS's scrupulous review. If you need professional help in dealing with the complex Chinese art market, a Self-Containted Appraisal Report equips you with the information you need to appreciate and present your art work with the knowlege and confidence of an expert.
As Chinese art academics, we have in-depth knowledge of the best scholarship on Chinese art; as market analysts, we understand the performance of Chinese art auction houses and companies worldwide, tracking the ups and downs of Chinese artists in the current market. The Self-Contained Appraisal offers the best of both worlds: our Chinese art expert conducts extensive research on the artist or workshop and analyzes your art work in its historical and artistic contexts, while our knowledge of the market is used to propose a value conclusion that makes sense in the real world.
Please Contact Us, or call us at (609) 688-6891, if you are interested in our professional services.
II. APPRAISAL OF ART COLLECTION--Fee Varies
We offer a competitive appraisal package if your collection is big and sophisticated. The appraisal fees reflect the nature of each object, the time required for completing the research and composing the report. This customized appraisal package is intended to satisfy the needs of the owner(s) of various Chinese art objects. Request for this appraisal package, if you have a collection of mixed Chinese art objects to be appraised, including,
FINE ARTS, DECORATIVE ARTS;
ANTIQUE FURNITURE;
ANTIQUE TEXTILES;
CERAMICS;
BUDDHIST ART;
TIBETAN BUDDHIST ART;
JADE/WOOD/IVORY CARVINGS
Our Chinese art experts will listen carefully to your concerns and objectives. We will help you figure out an appraisal plan that is specifically designed for you. This service starts with either an on-site study of your Chinese art collection or a set of high quality digital photos of each object in the collection. Before we make a formal proposal, we will discuss your specific appraisal needs and the merits of our customized appraisal services. Details in our proposal will include the appraisal fees, a payment structure, and a tentative completion schedule, etc. Once you approve our proposal, we request a retainer and full payment of other fees (inspection fees, photo fees, etc.) to initiate the research.
III. RESEARCH CONSULTATION SERVICES -- Fee Varies
If you have questions about specific Chinese artist or piece of art work, or general questions requiring research, our Chinese art specialists are happy to help. Our consultation fees reflect the nature of each assignment and the time required for assisting you with your research. Our qualifications are unmatched in the field: we have the highest degree in the field (Ph.D in Chinese Art History), specialized research training, over twenty years of hands-on experience all over the world with Chinese art work of all categories, and a deep understanding of Chinese aesthetics and traditional techniques. In short, we are the best trained professionals in the field for this kind of consulting services. If you need our assistance, first talk to our Chinese art specialists about your project and specific needs. Before we make a proposal, we will assess your needs, discuss the merits of our customized research services, and explain research fees and other expenses. Once we have an agreement, a full payment of the research fees is expected before we research the assignment.
IV. HOW TO REQUEST A QUICK REVIEW
A quick review of one art object in order to determine suitability for appraisal is FREE, depending on our schedule. The quick review usually results in advice about whether or not to proceed to a proper appraisal. Beyond that, for quick review, we charge $50 per item for any additional items. Our experts are often overloaded with a large volume of requests, and without payment, we can only review one item briefly as a courtesy to prospective clients. Clients who need more than one object assessed quickly should send appropriate payment. If the review fee applies to you, please make payment via PayPal or send us a check made out to "Wei Yang Art, LLC." If you then proceed to pay for a full appraisal, the $50 per item paid for a quick review will be credited toward your final payment.
V. WHAT YOU PAY FOR
We NEVER try to sell you services you do not need. You pay ONLY for the appraisal or consulting services suitable to your intended needs.We will recommend services to you based on the information you provide about your artwork and your intended needs of the appraisal report. Our job is to help you, the owner of Chinese art work, appreciate it, understand it, take care of it, and make an informed decision based on our appraisal. We are willing to run extra miles to help our clients by including as much information as possible in the report. For example, if you commission a Consultation Appraisal Report for Sale, our Appraisal Report will direct you to the most appropriate and relevant marketplace of your art work, and help you formulate a strategy for sale.
We help you realize your vision and achieve all your goals at the minimum cost. We charge a very modest fee for our expert art appraisal and consultation services. Fees vary based on the time required, the materials involved, and the complexity of the assignment. We charge only for the services you order according to our agreement. After you choose an art appraisal package and submit the information we request, we always make a fee proposal, obtain you formal approval prior to preparing our appraisal report.
VI. OUR PROMISE
"HONESTY, TRANSPARENCY ADN PROFESSIONALISM"
If you are not certain what kind of art appraisal to commission or don’t know exactly what Chinese art object you own, you may send our Chinese art specialists three photos of your art work (front, back, and a close-up of inscription or mark) via email for a review. (Please DO NOT include the photos in the email body but send as an email attachment for a better view.) After seeing the photos of your art object(s), (and receiving your payment for extra objects if applicable), our Chinese art expert will tell you HONESTLY if your property merits an art appraisal or not. If yes, we will recommend an art appraisal for you to consider based on the quality of your art work and your appraisal needs.
Please Contact Us, or call us at (609) 688-6891, let our Chinese Art Experts help you achieve all your goals.
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