 CHICAGO-AREA AUCTION HOUSES AND APPRAISER SERVICES
Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers
No fee auction estimates will be provided for clients who complete a short questionnaire and submit clear color photographs. Please contact the Christie's office in Chicago for additional information. To have property examined in person appointments are necessary.
875 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3810
Chicago, IL 60611
312-787-2765
John Toomey Gallery
No fee auction estimates provided for clients who submit clear color photographs and relevant documentation either via email (
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818 North Blvd.
Oak Park, IL 60301
708-383-5234
Leslie Hindman
Includes links to auction, appraisal, and publication resources on the Web.
MIR Appraisal Services, Inc.
Local appraiser service offering appraisals for a fee.
307 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 308
Chicago, IL 60601
312-814-8510.
Sotheby's Appraisal Services
No fee auction estimates by appointment only are provided for clients who submit clear color photographs and relevant documentation. Please contact the Sotheby's office in Chicago for additional information.
188 E. Walton
Chicago, IL 60611
312-475-7900
Susanin's Auctions
Offers free appraisals every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon of paintings, prints, furniture, decorations, silver and rugs. Limit three items person, photographs are acceptable. 900 South Clinton, Chicago, IL 60607. Phone: 312-832-9800.
PROFESSIONAL APPRAISER & DEALER SOCIETIES
American Society of Appraisers
To find an appraiser who specializes in your type of object and is in your area contact the national office (1-800-ASA-VALU; 1-800 272-8258), email the ASA (
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), or search the ASA web site.
Appraisers Association of America
The Appraisers Association of America provides a similar service. call (212-889-5404) or email the AAA (
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) for information on how to receive a referral to an appraiser.
Art Dealers Association of America
The Art Dealers Association of America makes appraisals for tax purposes only ---- for donations to non-profit organizations or for estate tax valuations. For other types of appraisals the adaa will either refer you directly to an ADAA member or another professional appraisal association. Call 212-940-8590 or email the ADAA (adaa@ artdealers.org) for more information.
ANTIQUE SITES
About.com
Learn all about antiques from the experts at About.com.
Antique Week Online
Read feature articles and search the classifieds.
Antiques Roadshow
This companion to the popular show offers a glossary of "Antiques Speak," "Tips of the Trade," and "Roadshow Resources," which includes a list of the titles that the show's appraisers use.
Collectors.org
The official site for the National Association of Collectors with links to clubs, flea markets, directories and appraisal information.
Ebay
Choose "Antiques" and browse, sell or buy antiques online.
Replacements, Ltd.
Use this site to identify china, crystal and silver, and to locate replacements for lost or broken pieces.
Value Jockey
Get estimated prices on everything from antiques to crafts to musical instruments.
Yahoo - Recreation - Hobbies - Collecting
Search Yahoo's directory of collectible sites.
ART SITES
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
Provides information on how to care for art, photos, videotapes, etc., and describes how to select a conservator.
Ask Art
Search for artists to receive basic biographical information as well as prices of recently sold works of art. More detailed information is available by subscription.
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