Three Levels of Art Appraisal
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. 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. If you are uncertain which appraisal is best, please Contact Us and our Chinese art specialist will be happy to discuss your needs.
I. BASIC ART APPRAISAL -- $300 (A full payment is required to initiate this service )
This online art appraisal is designed for individuals who have a limited budget and narrower goals. If you want to gain an understanding of your Chinese art object and its likely market value, or if you have a Chinese art object by an unknown or less-known artist, or if you are considering passing down a Chinese art object to your loved ones, or you need preliminary information for taking further action concerning the art work, this package might be right for you.
The art appraisal report in this package is preliminary in nature. You can use it as a reference point for the market value of the appraised property. You can also use it to forecast the future value of the appraised property. It is, however, not sufficient to be used for consigning the appraised work for sale or for making insurance claims, since market value changes frequently. If you plan to sell your Chinese art object or painting immediately, you should equip yourself with the most up-to-date advanced appraisal report, described below.
Order a Basic Art Appraisal: $300 (per item)II. ADVANCED (Formal) ART APPRAISAL -- $550
This art appraisal service package is ideal for those who own a fine Chinese artwork, need to know its current market value, and are ready to sell the artwork. This service differs from the BASIC ART APPRAISAL REPORT in urgency and depth. If you need to understand your artwork and know immediately the fair market value of your property, then this advanced art appraisal service may be the best.
With our formal art appraisal report, you will have all the information and documentation needed to sell your artwork or make formal insurance claims. Our art appraisal report follows the format of a standard art appraisal established by ASA (American Society of Appraisers) and AAA (American Association of Appraisers). Every piece of critical information relevant to your artwork is thoroughly investigated, and the results are presented in a professional manner.
Choose this package, if your Chinese art object is by an established Chinese artist, is of high quality but undated, or is a fine artwork by an anonymous artist. For this kind of work, thorough research on your object in its historical and artistic contexts is critical. In order to maximize the value of your property, our Chinese art specialist will either date your art object or provide you with a range of possible dates and relevant information in the form of an appendix.
Order an Advanced Art Appraisal II. $550 (per item)
III. COMPREHENSIVE ART APPRAISAL -- $650
This art appraisal service package is designed to meet the needs of two kinds of Chinese art owners: collectors who want to buy more Chinese art works and individuals who need professional help with the sale of a Chinese art object. It aims to provide the collector with information about the kind of Chinese art work the collector owns or wishes to acquire. If you have a specific Chinese art work you want to add to your collection, we are dedicated to serving as an alternative, expert set of eyes, helping you judge the authenticity, value and desirability of the Chinese art object. We provide owners of Chinese art who plan to sell their objects with the information (market analysis, a list of recommended sales revenue, and step by step sales strategies) needed to meet their goals.
As Chinese art historians, we have in-depth knowledge of recent scholarship on Chinese art. We also track the performance of Chinese art auction houses and companies worldwide and watch the ups and downs of Chinese artists in the current Chinese art market. We have the ability to advise you on how to present your artwork to the Chinese art market, what to watch for if your artwork needs restoration or repair, and where to locate a mature market for your artwork. This appraisal package is ideal for those who have no clue where to start and how to get your Chinese art work sold for top dollar in a complicated and competitive Chinese art market.
Order a Comprehensive Art Appraisal: $650 (per item)IV. CUSTOMIZED APPRAISAL SERVICE -- fee Varies
If you have a Chinese art object (painting, furniture, textile, sculpture, screen, etc.) of very high quality, or have more than one art work to be appraised, then an on-site study of your Chinese art works is economical and necessary. Before we make a proposal, we will discuss with you the merits of the customized appraisal service, the appraisal fee, the appraiser's travel expenses and daily on-site service fee. Once you have approved the proposal, we request payment of 50% of the appraisal fee (for Advanced and Comprehensive Appraisals) and full payment of other fees involved before we start the project.
An accelerated appraisal is possible at a flat fee of $150 added to each report. Accelerated appraisals can be completed in as little as one week, from the first inspection of photographs or the item to the completion of a written report. This service is ONLY available to those who seek either an Advanced appraisal or a Comprehensive appraisal. All accelerated work must be discussed with us and accepted by us prior to commencement of the project. Although we don't encourage you to commission an accelerated appraisal, if you need our professional assistance in a hurry, we are happy to discuss the nature of your project and the possibility of an accelerated time-frame.
V. CUSTOMIZED RESEARCH SERVICE -- fee Varies
If you have a Chinese art research project and need professional assistance, our Chinese art specialists are happy to help. Our qualifications are unmatched in the field: we have the highest degree in the field (Ph.D in Chinese Art History), 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. In short, we are the best trained professionals in the field. If you need our assistance, first talk to our Chinese art specialists about your specific needs. Before we make a proposal, we will assess your needs, discuss with you the merits of our customized research service, and explain research fees and other expenses.
"Honesty, Transparency and Professionalism" are our goals. Once you approve our proposal, we request payment of 50% of the research fee and full payment of other fees before we begin research.
Please Contact Us, or call us at (609) 688-6891. Let our Chinese art specialist help you achieve your goals.
OUR PROMISE
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 appraiser some photos of your Chinese art for a FREE review.
After seeing the photos of your object, our Chinese art expert will tell you HONESTLY if your property is worth an art appraisal or not. We will also recommend an art appraisal package for you to consider based on the quality of your Chinese art and the nature of your needs.
WHAT YOU PAY FOR
You pay ONLY for what you want in your art appraisal report. We will recommend services to you based on the information you provide about your artwork and your needs. We never try to sell you services you do not need. As the owner of Chinese art, you want to appreciate it, understand it, take care of it, and know its value. In the event you are considering a sale, an up-to-date art appraisal will tell you what you need to know about the artwork and help in formulating a strategy for sale. We are willing to run extra miles to help our clients.
We charge a modest fee for our professional art appraisal services. Fees vary based on the time required, the materials involved, and the complexity of the project. 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 submit an estimate of total cost for your formal approval prior to preparing our art appraisal report. Our principle is that we help you realize your vision and achieve all your goals.
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