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Ask an Instructor: Tips on Finding Parallel Artists
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Ask an Instructor
Question: Help! I’m appraising artwork for estate tax purposes. The artist is not returning my calls. He is his own market. He has no past or current gallery representation, and he has no auction sale results. I know that I’m supposed to look for a parallel artist to determine fair market value when there are no comparables. Do you have any tips on finding parallel artists?
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Ask an Instructor: How Bronze Disease Affects the Value of Art
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 in Ask an Instructor
Question: Does Bronze Disease affect the value of a work? From what I was reading, it seems to be a contamination problem with the bronze. Would the artist in any way be responsible for selling work that develops bronze disease?
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Ask an Instructor: Updates to Appraisal Templates and the Difference Between Online and Live Online Courses
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Ask an Instructor
Question 1:Since the ASB announced that the 2020-2021 edition of USPAP will be extended to the end of 2022, do I need to update my appraisal templates?
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Ask an Instructor: New Definitions for Limiting Conditions and Extraordinary Assumptions
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 in Ask an Instructor
Question: Has ISA issued any new definitions for Limiting Conditions and Extraordinary Assumptions as yet?
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Choosing Asking Prices for Replacement Costs
Monday, November 16, 2020 in Ask an Instructor
Question: A fine art print from the same print edition can often be found in multiple retail galleries with a range of different asking prices. How do I choose which asking price to use for replacement cost? Does the condition of the client’s print play a role in the selection of the comparable?
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Ask an Instructor: Limitations on Charitable Contribution Appraisals and on Art Donations
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in Ask an Instructor
Question 1: I understand that the effective date for a non-cash charitable contribution appraisal is the date of donation and that an appraisal cannot be done any earlier than 60 days prior to donation, but is there a limit to when an appraisal can be done after the donation?
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Ask an Instructor: Tailoring Appraisals to the Marketplace
Friday, September 11, 2020 in Ask an Instructor
ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. One of ISA's instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. Please send questions to directorofeducation@isa-appraisers.org.
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Ask an Instructor: The Difference Between Actual Cash Value and Marketable Cash Value
Thursday, August 20, 2020 in Ask an Instructor
ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors. One of ISA's instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. Please send questions to directorofeducation@isa-appraisers.org.
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Ask an Instructor: Bailment, Salvage Value vs. Scrap Value, and More
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Ask an Instructor
If you have questions about general appraisal methodology and/or fine art, antiques, or collectibles specific methodology, please reach out to your ISA course instructor or the Director of Education. We are happy to help guide you in the right direction.
View More - Ask an Instructor: Effective Dates in Light of COVID-19 Monday, April 13, 2020 in Ask an Instructor ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA’s instructors. One of ISA’s instructors will share answers on the ISA Blog. View More