| We
offer Authentication, Valuation & Appraisal Services
on
the following items:
| Hand-Colored
Photographs | - Wallace
Nutting
- Charles
Sawyer
- David
Davidson
- Fred
Thompson
- Most
other Early 20th century Hand-Colored Photographs
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Online eMail Authentications & Valuations...
The Fastest
and Least Expensive Approach
Step
#1: Digital Images:
Provide us with a clear digital
image of each individual item you are seeking a value on, by sending to our email
address ([email protected]). The digital image should include a close-up
image of the picture, matting, and frame. If you don't have access to a digital
camera, you may send a good quality photograph(s) through the mail, along with
all the information and payment. Please provide an e-mail address for the Appraisal
response, as it will not be sent via US mail. | Step
#2: Item Specifics: Provide us with the following information:
- NAME
OF PHOTOGRAPHER OR ARTIST (if known).
- PICTURE
OR PRINT TITLE...If no title, call it an "Untitled" picture.
- MAT
SIZE...Measure from inside-to-inside of the frame. If close-framed with no mat,
go to "c) Picture Size"
- PICTURE
SIZE...Measure the actual picture
- DESCRIPTION
OF CONDITION...Tell us whether there are any water stains, foxing, tears, or other
noticeable blemishes on the picture or matting
- PEN
OR PENCIL SIGNATURE...Tell us whether the picture carries a Pen or Pencil signature
- BACKING...Tell
us whether the backing is original, old but not original, new/newer, or missing/
none
- OTHER
COMMENTS...Tell us anything else special about the picture, (e.g., Label on the
back, Signed on the Picture, Copyright on Picture, etc
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Step
#3: Payment: Payment Terms are as follows: -
$15.00 for the first picture, $12.50 for each subsequent picture
-
Hourly rates are available on 10 or more items
- You
can either call (215-345-6094) or email with your Visa or MasterCard information.
We will need the card #, exp. date, and the 3-digit verification number off the
back of the card to process the payment.
-
If you prefer to pay with PayPal, use applicable button below, or for 3 or more
picture appraisals, please log onto to www.paypal.com
and send payment to: [email protected] (or call for larger group rate).
Click
on above encrypted button to pay for a
1-picture Online Informal Appraisal
@$15.00
Click
on above encrypted button to pay for a
2-picture Online Informal Appraisal
@$27.50
| The
Online eMail Authentication & Valuation will consist of a prompt return eMail
which includes: - Name
or Title of the Picture (if known)
- Authenticity
Confirmation...We will tell you whether the item in question is an original
hand-colored photograph, an original print, a reproduction, or a fake.
- Our
Opinion of Value...We will provide you with a current Fair Market Opinion
of Value on each individual item.
This
Online eMail Authentication & Valuation is usually best suited for
dealers looking to quickly price new or existing inventory, or for individuals
seeking to quickly confirm the authenticity and value of something they have purchased.
Unless we are traveling we can usually respond within 24 hours.
USPAP-compliant
Appraisals...
A More Detailed Written Appraisal
on our Letterhead This
USPAP-compliant Appraisal approach can be best done either by bringing your pictures
to us, or by having us visit your home. If neither of these options are feasible,
it can be done via the Internet by sending us digital images of your pictures,
or by mailing photographs, and the related specifics ...in 3 very simple steps:
| Step
#1: Digital Images: Provide
us with a clear digital image (by sending to our email address... [email protected]),
or send a color photograph (via USPS) of each individual item you are seeking
a value on. The digital image or photograph should include a close-up image of
the picture, matting, and frame. | Step
#2: Item Specifics: Provide us with the following information:
- NAME
OF PHOTOGRAPHER OR ARTIST (if known).
- PICTURE
OR PRINT TITLE...If no title, call it an "Untitled" picture.
- MAT
SIZE...Measure from inside-to-inside of the frame. If close-framed with no mat,
go to "c) Picture Size"
- PICTURE
SIZE...Measure the actual picture
- DESCRIPTION
OF CONDITION...Tell us whether there are any water stains, foxing, tears, or other
noticeable blemishes on the picture or matting
- PEN
OR PENCIL SIGNATURE...Tell us whether the picture carries a Pen or Pencil signature
- BACKING...Tell
us whether the backing is original, old but not original, new/newer, or missing/
none
- OTHER
COMMENTS...Tell us anything else special about the picture, (e.g., Label on the
back, Signed on the Picture, Copyright on Picture, etc
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Step
#3: Payment: Payment Terms are as follows: -
$50.00...one item
-
$90.00...two items
- $125.00..three
items
-
$150/hour...four or more items (one hour minimum)
- PayPal
Payments: Use applicable button below. For 3 or more item appraisals, please
log onto to www.paypal.com and send payment to: [email protected] for the
appropriate amount.
-
VISA or MasterCard Payments: You can either call (215-345-6094) or eMail
your Visa or MasterCard information. We will need the credit card #, exp. date,
the 3-digit verification number off the back of the card, as well as the billing
address for the credit card, to process the credit card payment.
Click
on above encrypted button to pay for a
1-item USPAP-Compliant Formal Appraisal
@$50.00
Click
on above encrypted button to pay for a
2-item USPAP-Compliant Formal Appraisal
@$90.00
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The
USPAP-compliant Appraisal will consist of a written appraisal, on our letterhead,
which includes: - Name
or Title of the Picture (if known)
- Authenticity
Confirmation: We will tell you whether the item in question is an original
hand-colored photograph, an original print, a reproduction, or a fake.
- Numerical
Condition Grading: We will provide you with a Numerical Condition Grading
Range using our 5-Point Grading Scale.
- Picture
Location: If we know where your picture was taken, we will tell you.
- WN
Studio #: If a Wallace Nutting Picture, and if we know your picture's WN Studio
#, we will tell you.
- Detailed
Picture & Condition Description: We will provide you with a detailed description
of each item.
- Additional
Comments: We will include any other pertinent details we may have on each
individual item.
- Our
Appraised Value: We will provide you with a current Fair Market Value on each
individual item.
This
USPAP-compliant Appraisal is usually best suited for individuals seeking a written
appraisal for Insurance, Inheritance, Legal, or Estate purposes, or for individuals
seeking additional information on their picture beyond just confirming authenticity
and value. Our usual turnaround time for these appraisals is 3-7 days after we
receive the request. However we can provide a quicker e-mail or verbal opinions,
followed up by our written appraisal. |
