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How do I find an appraiser to assess the value of my textile?

Choosing an appraiser – In cases involving potential gifts to a museum, IRS regulations require that a third, disinterested party perform appraisals of tax-deductible gifts to non-profit institutions. For more information regarding qualified appraisers, please refer to I.R.S. Code Section 170(f)(11).

Items to consider and/or request – Expertise, credentials, written contract, signed statement of disinterest, appraisal documentation, type of value desired (fair market, replacement) and whether the appraiser has liability insurance. When contracting for appraisal services with a dealer, be aware that the dealer might be interested in purchasing the items at, or below, wholesale value.

Appraisal fee – Most appraisers charge rates based on hourly fees which can run up to $200 or more per hour. For federal tax purposes, it is illegal for the appraisal fee to be based on a percentage of the overall value of the item(s). A feasibility study may be requested of the appraiser to determine whether an appraisal is warranted. The cost of an appraisal might be tax-deductible in the case of charitable contributions. To find out specific requirements for claims, please contact the IRS or a tax accountant.

The following list includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who identify themselves as personal property appraisers or knowledgeable in the field of the stated material culture. This list is not all-inclusive and does not indicate any preference or recommendation by the Museum. Where known, membership status in a professional appraisal association (AAA, ASA, ISA) is listed. Contact information for each of these societies is listed at the end of this document. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact listed appraisers or to seek additional information or referrals from the Appraisal Foundation at (202) 347-7727.

Disclaimer – In no way does the Gloria F. Ross Tapestry Program guarantee or endorse the work performed by any of the individuals or entities contained within this list.

Legend:
* Indicates appraisers specializing in American Indian/Native American items.
** Indicates appraisers specializing in books.

Societies

American Society of Appraisers (ASA), 555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125 • Herndon, VA 20170, (703) 478-2228 • Fax: (703) 742-8471. Email: asainfo@appraisers.org
http://www.appraisers.org/

Appraisal Foundation: 1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1111, Washington, DC 20005, Tel: (202) 347-7722, Fax: 202-347-7727 http://ww.AppraisalFoundation.org

Appraisers Association of America (AAA), 386 Park Avenue South, between 27th and 28th Streets, Suite 2000, on the 20th floor, New York, NY 10016 (212) 889-5404, x11. Email: aaa@appraisersassoc.org http://www.appraisersassoc.org/

International Society of Appraisers (ISA) , 1131 SW 7th St Suite 105, Renton, WA 98057-1215,Tel: (206) 241-0359 Fax: (206) 241-0436, Email: isa@isa-appraisers.org http://www.isa-appraisers.org/

Tucson Area

Appraisal Specialist & Associates LLC – Furniture, Metals, Silver, Glass, Ceramics, Textiles, Fine Art, Antiques & Decorative Arts – Karen S. Rabe, (ISA CAPP-ISA Certfied Member), 62348 E. Redwood Dr., Tucson, AZ 85739, (520) 818-9933, Fax: (520) 818-6266 Website: http://www.theappraisalspecialist.com

**Alcuin Books – Book Appraisers – Richard Alcuin (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America), 4242 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ. 85251. (480) 946-1969

Ambassador Diamond Jewelers – Diamonds – Stewart Kuper, 4668 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson AZ 85712, (520) 327-8800, Fax # (520) 795-5302

American Eagle Brokerage, Inc. – Antiques & Decorative Arts – Pauline E. Roed (ASA/ASA), 6738 East Opatas, Tucson AZ 85715-3337, (520) 885-3635

Artabella Jewelry Appraisals – Gems & Jewelry – Tracy Lee Aros, 1760 E. River Rd. #119, Tucson AZ 85718, (520 ) 751-7435, Fax # (520) 546-5641

Asian Trade Oriental Rug Center – Asian Rugs – Tomas Almazon, 3525 N. Campbell, Tucson AZ 85718, (520) 326-7828, Fax # (520) 326-1432

* Bahti Indian Arts and Crafts – Southwest, California, MesoAmerican Items – Mark Bahti, 4280 N. Campbell Suite 100, Tucson AZ 85718, (520) 577-0290

Covington Fine Arts Gallery – American & European Prints, Paintings – Wayne Kielsmeier, 6530 E. Tanque Verde Rd Suite 140, Tucson AZ 85749, (520) 298-7878

Diana M. Warren (ISA/AM) – Ceramics, Textiles, Silver – 5555 N. Via Alcalde, Tucson AZ 85718-5107, (520) 299-6645

Etherton Gallery – Fine Arts, Photographs – Terry Etherton (ASA/ASA), 135 S. 6th Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701-2007, (520) 624-7370, Fax # (520) 792-4569

Glass Shop Coin – Hal Birt, 4325 E. Broadway, Tucson AZ 85711, (520) 323-8811

* Michael Higgins – Ethnographic Arts – 4351 E. Grant Road, Tucson AZ 85718, (520) 444-3339

* Morningstar Traders – Indian Arts, Jewelry – Rick Rosenthal, 2020 East Speedway, Tucson AZ 85719, (520) 881-2112, Fax # (520) 881-5694

* Primitive Arts – Southwest and South American Items – Paul
Shepard, 3026 E. Broadway, Tucson AZ 85716, (520) 326-4852, Fax # (520) 326-4852

Settlers West Galleries – Western Art – Stuart Johnson, 6420 N.
Campbell, Tucson AZ 85718, (520) 299-2607, Fax # (520) 299-6021
* James Stilley, Navajo Rug Repair Co., 245 S. Plumer Ave., Suite 15, Tucson, AZ 85719, 520-790-1871, 866-530-5940

** Truepenny Books – Book and Archive Appraisers – Tucson, AZ (520) 546-0220

Phoenix Metropolitan Area

* Appraisal Service, Inc. – American Indian Objects – Lorene A. Wilson (ISA/AM), 6430 E. Calle Redondo, Scottsdale AZ 85251-4243, (480) 970-8765, Fax # (480) 949-0231

Appraisal Service, Ltd. – Antiques, Silver, Porcelain, Metals – Jean K. Patten, 4222 E. Agave Rd., Phoenix AZ 85044-4618, (602) 258-7267, Fax # (602) 257-0710

Barnes Fine Jewelers – Gemstones, Diamonds, Jewelry, Watches – Paul R. Barnes (ISA/AM), 891 N. Val Vista, Gilbert, AZ 85234, (480) 545-8585

Betteridge Jewelers – Gems & Jewelry – Peter A. Betteridge (AAA), 7001 North Scottsdale Road #100, Scottsdale AZ 85253, (480) 948-0777

* Corinne Cain Ltd. – Native American Arts, Fine Arts – Corinne Cain (ASA/ASA), 326 West Harmont Drive, Phoenix AZ 85021-5643, (602) 906-1633, Fax # (602) 906-0677

Bradbury’s Appraisals, Inc. – Antiques, Collectables, Silver, Porcelains – Barbara Bradbury (ISA), 4515 N. Invergordon Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85251, (480) 947-2378

D. Adler, Inc. – Oriental Rugs, Paintings, Silver, Art – David Adler (ASA/AM, AAA), 6990 East Main, Scottsdale AZ 85251-4312, (480) 941-2995, Fax # (480) 941-1700

Garelick’s Gallery of Fine Arts – Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings – Robert Garelick (ISA), 7791 E. Osborn Rd., #29-E, Scottsdale AZ 85251, (480) 994-4524

International Gemological Appraisal Service – Gems, Jewelry, Diamonds, Pearls – Sindi J. Schloss (ISA/AM), 2931 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale AZ 85251-7207, (480) 947-5866, Fax # 480/949-1676

Jeremy Rowe Vintage Photography – Documents, Photographs & Cameras – Jeremy Rowe, 2120 S. Las Palmas Circle, Mesa AZ 85202-6390, (480) 965-8622

Other Areas In Arizona

Appraisal Associates – Antiques, Decorative Arts – B. Anker Jensen (ASA/ASA), 1385 Iron Springs Road #225, Prescott AZ 86301-1429, (928) 778-1500

Lamerson’s Jewelry & Lapidary – Gems, Diamonds, Jewelry – James L. Lamerson (ISA/AM), 105 N. Cortez St., Prescott AZ 86301-3015, (928) 771-0921

Other Areas In The Southwest

* Cathy Notarnicola – Historic Southwestern American Indian Weavings, Basketry & Plains Indian Material Culture – P.O. Box 33224, Santa Fe, NM 87594, (202) 302-1749
* Joan Caballero – Native American Art – historic & contemporary; New Mexican Hispanic Arts & Regional Southwest Fine Art – P.O. Box 822, Santa Fe, NM 87504, 505-982-8148, Fax: 505-982-7048 http://www.collectorsguide.com/sf/a005.html joancaballero@msn.com

Appraisers & Appraisals