baggenstoss appraisal

Services

Appraisal Services

As a generalist appraiser, I provide accurate, thorough evaluations of antiques and personal property. I can appraise most items in households; I call on specialists as needed. I am most adept at decorative art (porcelain, pottery, glass metalwork, treen or wooden items, etc. including everything from kitchenware to fine craft), notably specializing in sterling silver flatware and tableware for insurance, estate, and personal interest purposes.

My clients include collectors, insurance companies, estate lawyers, and individuals needing to insure valuable items, family trusts and estates, those with donations for charitable organizations throughout Oregon, Washington, the northwest, and the larger west coast of the US and Canada.


DO I NEED AN APPRAISAL ? An appraisal is a written document with a value conclusion by an appraiser or specialist of an item or collection of items. Appraisals are typically required for legal purposes like:

  • insurance for owned items of personal property, from a single piece of art to an entire household
  • estate division between heirs or taxation for estates
  • tax deductions for donations.

DO I NEED A VERBAL VALUATION SERVICE? A verbal valuation can be a range at which your item might sell under current market conditions for all or one of the ways items sell on the open market:

  • at retail in a gallery or shop 
  • from seller to buyer through venues like craigslist, eBay or estate sales, or
  • on the auction market through a reputable, auction house with well-advertised specialist auctions.

Do you need an appraisal or a verbal valuation service for your item or collection? 

I am happy to help you as you determine your needs. Feel free to give me a quick call at (503) 422-3481.

The Appraisal Process

Formal written appraisals involve an in-person visit for examination and photography followed by office procedures including item identification, market comparable research, and report production. 

As an accredited appraiser that adheres to a strict code of ethics I can be compensated in one of only two ways – a fee per item or per hour of service. I charge per hour of service with a one hour minimum. I am happy to perform appraisals and verbal valuation remotely from photos as well.

Check My Item

If you feel your item may benefit from appraisal – many items may have market values that do not exceed the cost of an appraisal – feel free to email photos to baggenstossappraisal@gmail.com for a courtesy check to see if appraisal or valuation services are right for you.