Artifactual History® Appraisal offers USPAP-compliant appraisal services of fine art, antiques, silver & decorative arts, and midcentury modern design for a wide range of intended uses. Appraisals are written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) by appraiser Sarah Reeder, AAA, ISA CAPP, who is a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America and a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation.
Previous clients include private collectors, corporations, institutions, embassies, lawyers, insurance professionals, and members of the diplomatic and military communities.
Artifactual History® Appraisal is an inclusive business with a core value of creating a safe and welcoming experience for all clients.
The intended use of an appraisal depends on the needs of each client. Intended uses for appraisals include:
Insurance
Estate
Non-Cash Charitable Contributions
Family Equitable Distribution
Damage Claims
Federal Tax Purposes
Estate Planning
Collection Management
Appraisal services are billed at an hourly rate with a 2-hour minimum project size for written appraisal reports.
Sarah Reeder, AAA, ISA CAPP offers in-person appraisal services within her physical service area and also welcomes appraisal assignments working remotely from photographs and video consultations when appropriate for the appraisal intended use.
Please contact Artifactual History® Appraisal at info@afhappraisal.com to discuss your specific situation and determine what type of appraisal report would best suit your needs.
Artifactual History® Appraisal does not buy or sell items. Please note thatArtifactual History® Appraisal is unable to perform on-site assignments where mold or similar environmental conditions are present and we do not perform on-site inspections in attics although we are happy to appraise items in attics working from photographs provided by the client.
Detailed information about the firm’s policies is located here.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Artifactual History® is pleased to offer a variety of additional services including:
Historic Furnishings Consulting Specialized expert assistance with the development of furnishing plans for historically-appropriate period interiors and bespoke sourcing of items from the 18th through 20th centuries for institutions, corporations, Hollywood and film professionals, and preservation groups
Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design Consultation, Research, and Scholarship Sarah Reeder is a Specialist in Mid-Century Modern and 20th Century Design who has served as an expert consultant to museums and institutions
Written Scholarly Contributions, Articles, and Blog Posts on Topics Including Mid-Century Modern, Fine Art, Antiques, and Decorative Arts Sarah Reeder has written for publications including Martha Stewart Living, RICS Journals, Redfin, Worthwhile Magazine, and Artwork Archive
Editorial and Pre-Publication Assistance for Scholarly Works
Collection Management and Cataloging Implementing systems that will allow you to easily track your collection as it grows, customized to your needs
Are you interested in a service you don't see listed above?Email info@afhappraisal.com to discuss possibilities!
REGIONS SERVED:
The Washington, D.C. Metro Area including Northern Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia including Alexandria, Annandale, Arlington, Ashburn, Bethesda, Burke, Capitol Hill, Centreville, Chevy Chase, Clifton, Crystal City, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Fair Lakes, Falls Church, Georgetown, Great Falls, Herndon, Leesburg, Lorton, Manassas, McLean, Oakton, Occoquan, Potomac, Reston, Springfield, Sterling, Tysons Corner, Vienna, and Woodbridge.
Charlottesville By Appointment Only
Global Remote Services Working from Photographs-Location Independent
Sarah Reeder also welcomes appraisal assignments working from photographs when an appraisal report prepared from photographs is appropriate for the client's intended use. Please feel free to contact her to discuss projects using photographs of items in locations not listed above.
