No. The artist members here set their own pricing, and we are not in the business of doing appraisals of any kind whatsoever.

The Smithsonian does not, as a matter of policy, offer appraisals or monetary valuations of objects for the public. However, the Smithsonian has compiled information that may serve useful. See "Identification of Objects" in Encyclopedia Smithsonian. For additional assistance, contact the Smithsonian Information Center, SI 153, MRC 010, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560-010. (Phone 202.357.2700; 202.357-1729 TTY) See similar questions...

Please write a letter to the curator of the appropriate department at the J. Paul Getty Museum. If you include a photograph and any information on the piece you may wish to sell, the Museum will attempt to direct you to the appropriate dealers, museums, or auction houses for advice. See similar questions...

No, the Art Bank does not offer appraisal services. If you would like to have a work appraised, it would be in your best interest to contact an accredited fine art appraiser. The Art Bank is able to rent its facilities for certain events that do not interfere with regular working operation. If you are interested in more information regarding renting the facility at 921 St. Laurent Blvd, please call (613) 566-4414, ext.5603 or email : artbank@canadacouncil.ca. See similar questions...

If you happen to come across an artifact on a property other than your own, you should leave the artifact where it is. It is illegal to remove artifacts from land you do not own. If you'd like, you can record details about the artifact's location and physical appearance. If you have a camera, photograph the artifact. If the artifact was identified on State or Federal lands, you should contact the land manager or ask to speak to a cultural resources specialist. See similar questions...

No, I do not recommend appraisers nor do I appraise art myself. It is impossible to know all of the Native American artists who are working now, or who have ever been collected. This is not my specialty and I will not answer such email. See similar questions...

unbelievable as it may sound, we're not appraisers, or even necessarily experts on antiques. We are experts on, and students of the Show itself. So, no, we can't help place a value or identify an item for you. HOWEVER, all is not lost. Many with the same question are able to receive this kind of information from other expert visitors to brimfieldshow.com. We encourage you to place a free ad on the Classifieds, under the heading: "Looking for Info on" - Here's the link: http://www. See similar questions...

The National Archives does not appraise or look at privately owned documents or artifacts. To find an appraiser in your area, you may wish to contact the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America). See similar questions...

We do not offer formal appraisals. If you need an appraisal for tax or insurance purposes, please contact us for a referral. See similar questions...

It is worth having. And that's all you're going to get out of me. If you want to know how much money you can squeeze out of it, ask an investment counselor. See similar questions...

People accidentally find artifacts on their property when gardening or renovating homes. If this happens to you, your first step would be to record as much information as possible about where you found the artifact, including a sketch map showing depth and specific location on your property. Keep this information with the artifact—it adds to the research value of the item. If you live in Washington, call the Burke Museum to inform us about your find. See similar questions...

Sometimes objects that appear to be artifacts are only "ecofacts" or objects formed naturally in the environment. There are certain attributes you can look for, however, to try and distinguish an artifact from an ecofact. For example, stone artifacts often retain evidence of having been ground or chipped. Your best bet would be to contact the Burke Museum to meet with a specialist for a firm identification. Remember, though, not to remove artifacts from State or Federal lands. See similar questions...

To document an artifact (whether an object or an image) and learn more about its various facets, you can use the approach we at the Museum call the keys to history. Here are some examples for an object: See similar questions...

I guess I'd say that was an effigy pipe - a clay (ceramic) pipe bowl moulded to represent an abstract human form (torso and head, with eyes, ears, nose and mouth). See similar questions...

We are not licensed appraisers. We will not appraise your item, but we can lead you in the right direction. For a great book on brass and copper values, please click here. See similar questions...

No, a gemalogist is the only person who can accurately grade a diamond. I appraise lots of estate / vintage jewelry, however, just not diamonds. See similar questions...

Yes, we do work with an appraiser. We ask at least 24 hours prior notice. Please click here or call us at 480-545-6605 to schedule an appraisal. See similar questions...

The Museum does not offer appraisals of the monetary value of photographs; however staff can help the visitor to understand the photographic process, the date and significance of some photographic material. This can be an important "first step" in deciding whether to enlist the services of a professional appraiser. See similar questions...

It is nearly impossible to appraise a sword (or anything else for that matter) without having it in hand to evaluate it up close. If you believe the blade you have is of the renaissance period or earlier (Master Swordsmith Daniel's speciality), please give us a call. We can set up an appointment for you to come by with your blade and get his opinion on its age and worth. It's also a good idea to do some of your own research and we have some great books on our reading list which can help you. See similar questions...