I am trying to get a huge jade carving appraised. I need to know a reputable source to contact.?

Question

Carving size is a flat piece 3 feet by four feet of real jade that slides into a stand

Answer 1

Hey Buck,

Many people here have recommended Artprice.com, and I now have a free membership. Just sign up, and go to the artpricing section. A 3 foot Jade carving certainly qualifies as art! Here is what they do:

A team of specialists (art historians and professionals, and art market econometrics specialists) will work on the data you submitted and return your Artpricing report within 48h, including:

An estimated price range for the work as at the date of the order
Changes in the price range since 1995
Up to 3 similar identified works, with images and auction sales information (Personal Research for each of the similar identified works)