Close view of antique maker and construction details used during appraisal

Online antique appraisal

Antique appraisal services — signed report from $59.

Before you sell, insure, donate, or divide an inherited piece, we identify it, check comparable sales, and send a signed report you can share.

Get my signed report - $59

$59 signed PDF · Instant is a $9 unsigned first read · No appointment

  • Identify the object before assigning value
  • Comparable sales checked by a specialist

I need this for

Appraising an estate or collection? See multi-item options
“We knew the cabinet was old, but not whether it was Georgian, Victorian, or later. That uncertainty changes every decision that follows.”

Evidence review

We inspect the object before we talk about value.

Antique value depends on what the piece is, how old it is, what condition it is in, and whether comparable sales support the number.

The photo set matters

Front, back, underside, close-ups, scale, marks, and damage photos help the appraiser separate original details from later changes.

Maker marksConstructionMaterialsConditionComparable sales
Marks, labels, and hallmarksMaker mark · photograph straight on

Appraisal evidence

Marks, labels, and hallmarks

Silver hallmarks, porcelain marks, furniture stamps, labels, and registry numbers help anchor the identification before valuation.

Construction and materialsBack and underside · construction clue

Appraisal evidence

Construction and materials

Joinery, hardware, surface wear, wood, ceramic body, metal quality, textile structure, and later alterations all affect the value read.

Market evidenceMaterial and pattern · compare like with like

Appraisal evidence

Market evidence

The final value is supported by comparable sales and specialist judgment, not a single online price guess.

What the report includes

A signed report gives everyone the same reference point.

Use this if you need documentation, not a guess. The finished report is built to be kept, forwarded, or filed with the relevant reviewer.

Object identification and attribution notes
Condition and visible evidence summary
Comparable-sales support where available
Value conclusion matched to the report purpose
Signed digital PDF report

Working with coins, hallmarked silver, or a flatware service? See the coins and silver appraisal path.

Start with the right report type

Pick the report format that matches the document you need.

Every option includes a written signed appraisal. Pick the format that matches who will review it.

Most Common
$59

Regular Appraisal

Best when you need a written signed value opinion for records, inherited-property decisions, resale planning, or before choosing a more specific filing format.

Best for

Inherited pieces, attribution questions, family records, resale planning, and pre-estate decision making.

Includes

  • Signed PDF prepared by an appraiser
  • Comparable sales and valuation rationale
  • Revisions included if follow-up is needed
$99

Insurance Appraisal

Replacement-value format for a coverage, renewal, or claim conversation. Ask the carrier first. We do not promise acceptance.

Best for

Insurance coverage, recent acquisitions, damage claims, and policy documentation.

Includes

  • Replacement-value schedule
  • Signed PDF with photo appendix
  • Revisions if the carrier asks a documentation question

$399

Donation or Form 8283? Start with case review.

Form 8283 is an IRS appraisal summary. It is not an appraisal, and we do not file it for you. A $59 records report is the wrong SKU for a deduction conversation. Tax & Estate is $399 case review: we look at the object and intended use with your advisor. We do not advertise an automatic federal qualified appraisal, and we do not claim USPAP certification. Your CPA files tax forms. We do not give tax advice.

Start donation case review — $399Read the donation page

Time and cost comparison

Appraisily online

From $59 · timing confirmed after intake

Photo-based review, comparable sales, and a signed PDF without arranging a visit.

Local in-person visit

Often $300–$500 · appointment required

Useful when physical inspection is necessary, but typically involves scheduling and travel.

Auction-house estimate

May be tied to consignment

Can help when you plan to sell through that house; it is not always a standalone signed appraisal.

Read the published methodology; the completed report identifies its signer.

Start my appraisal - $59

Secure checkout opens first. Upload antique photos and documents after payment, then receive a written signed report from a named specialist. Completed appraisals stay available online afterward. This service is built for real documentation, not a free instant estimate.

Market evidence

The price is checked against real sales.

Identification, condition, attribution confidence, and sale frequency determine which records actually support the conclusion.

18M+

Auction records

Furniture, silver, ceramics, clocks, and decorative-arts sales used for market research.

17M+

Reference images

Object photography reviewed alongside sale records and catalog descriptions.

50–200+

Candidates reviewed

Research is narrowed to the most relevant comparable sales for the final report.

Antique appraisal workflow

A specialist guides the antique from intake to report.

Start with the photos and history you have. We identify visible clues, research comparable sales, explain the conclusion, and deliver a signed PDF.

Photos and background details for an antique submission
Workflow stage 1

Share Photos & Background

Intake

About 5 min

Report timing

Confirmed after intake

Evidence

Comparable sales

Final review

Named signer

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Carved wood figure documented in a finished Appraisily sample report
Public sample report

Finished report evidence

See how object evidence becomes a written value conclusion.

This public sample shows the delivered document itself: the object record, identification reasoning, comparable-market support, and signed conclusion.

  • Object and condition record
  • Comparable sales evidence
  • Value basis and intended use
  • Signed PDF deliverable
Open the finished report
Estate collection ready for multi-item antique appraisal
Estate managers • dealers • attorneys

Upload once. Receive coordinated delivery for the full file.

Package pricing for larger filesDelivery timeline quoted per scope

Have an estate, inventory, or dealer group of pieces?
We can appraise the whole set.

Upload estate groups, dealer inventory, or mixed-category files in one pass. We coordinate delivery as a single project and quote pricing once the scope is confirmed.

Still deciding which pieces need a report? Plan the next step for inherited antiques before requesting a multi-item scope.

  • Single dashboard for estate managers, probate attorneys, auction houses, and dealers
  • Batch delivery with signed PDFs plus CSV export for legal or inventory workflows
  • White-label delivery option for professionals managing client-facing files
  • Dedicated support for complex or mixed-category collections
Request multi-item pricingTalk to a specialist

Several antiques · one insurance decision

Organize the collection before deciding which objects need reports.

The collection guide separates owner inventory, photographs, receipts, prior reports, and recipient questions from the signed appraisal itself.

Prepare an antique collection for insurance Get a signed insurance appraisal Donation / Form 8283 case review from $399 Porcelain marks and sets from $59 Rug appraisal from photos from $59 Need an in-person antique appraiser?

Common objections

The questions buyers ask before they commit.

Most hesitation on an antique appraisal page comes down to fit, trust, speed, and whether the final report will be useful once someone else reads it.

Next step

If the use case already feels clear, the best next move is to start the order while the photos and details are in front of you.

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Prefer someone local?

Compare antique appraisers in your city when you need an on-site inspection, estate walkthrough, or local specialty fit.

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Read a city guide to understand local options, typical service formats, and when an online signed report may be enough.

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Instant Screener is the $9 unsigned first read. It is not a signed antique appraisal. Scanner apps and AI “worth” tools are also unsigned guesses. If you need a document you can keep, that is the $59 signed PDF.

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