art and furniture appraisal?

Question

How does one find a reliable appraiser for estate purposes to provide auction or market value estimates for paintings, furniture and miscellaneous items? Is bringing goods or photos of items to an auction house the best way?

Answer 1

You can consider getting referrals from real estate salesmen, furniture dealers, art dealers, attorneys, or insurance claims adjusters. They all use appraisers from time to time.