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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.

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