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11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours

International Society of Appraisers

If your auction house doesn’t have an Appraisal Services department, consider proposing one!) This can include photographing, measuring, researching comparables, writing descriptions, and more. Research time counts. (Note: Be transparent about which role you're serving and avoid misrepresentation.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

As appraisers, we are market researchers. high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. current asking prices).

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Fancy-Color Diamonds Surge 205% in Value Since 2005, Reveals NDC Report

Jewelry Judge

The inaugural Fancy Color Diamond Report, produced in collaboration with Choron Group and the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF), attributes this meteoric rise to a combination of extreme scarcity, strong collector demand and growing recognition of colored diamonds as enduring investment pieces. million per carat.

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Sale of Contested Roman Plate Sparks Debate Over Auction House Due Diligence

Artnet News

Bonhams is facing calls to withdraw a Roman plate from an upcoming antiquities sale after a researcher has renewed claims that it was looted. The post Sale of Contested Roman Plate Sparks Debate Over Auction House Due Diligence appeared first on Artnet News.

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Mexico City’s Museo Dolores Olmedo to reopen in 2026 amid controversy

The Art Newspaper

Escalating pressure Pressure had already mounted, urging the museum for answers on its future, before the 4 July reopening announcement that also referenced a “four-year restoration, research, renovation and archive cataloguing”. On 26 June, a panel of experts convened at Mexico City’s Casa Lamm cultural centre.

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A Guide to Antique Auctions and How They Work

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

This blog post will provide you with a guide to antique auctions and how they work. What is an antique auction? An antique auction is a public sale of antiques. Auctions are typically held by auction houses, but they can also be held by individuals or estates. How do antique auctions work?

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Qualified appraisers and advisors can help determine if the auction market is the right choice to sell your fine art. When you are ready to sell your art through an auction house, there are some critical steps to consider.