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Appraisal Services:
Elisabeth
Douglas provides appraisal services in the field of Asian art
and antiques. Her professional designation is in the field of Personal
Property/ Asian Art. She holds memberships in the
American Society of Appraisers (since 1983) as Senior
Appraiser (ASA), as well as the
International Society of Appraisers (since 1995) as an
Accredited Member (ISA). Both organizations require written examinations
in appraisal ethics, principals of appraisal standards, and in the
designated field of Asian Art. Both organizations require re-certification
every five years.
An appraisal is performed for
a stated and specific purpose, i.e. insurance, estate, donation,
equitable distribution, because the value may vary with the purpose.
It consists of on-site examination, if possible, authentication
or identification, research of comparable items and their values
in the appropriate market, analysis of values and value conclusions
- all contained and summarized in a formal document.
Clients include individuals, insurance
and moving companies, banks, estate managers, trustees, attorneys,
investors and museums.
For an initial
assessment of your appraisal needs, and for information about appraisal
fees and services, please contact Elisabeth at
or call her at .
Please contact us
for a complete fee statement explaining charges for out-of-town
appraisals, court appearances, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
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