What to document first
For an Erte Arctic Sea bronze, document the signature, edition number, foundry or publisher marks, base, patina, cold-painted areas, and any certificate or invoice. Small condition differences can materially affect confidence.
Avoid polishing or altering the surface before appraisal. Patina, paint, base condition, repairs, and replaced components should be photographed in detail and compared with documented examples.
Value factors
Value depends on attribution, originality evidence, condition, rarity, subject matter, date, completeness, and buyer demand. The strongest appraisal file keeps confirmed facts separate from assumptions and explains any uncertainty plainly.
No public market evidence are asserted here. Use verified sold records, specialist databases, and object-specific evidence before relying on any market range.
When to request an appraisal
Request a professional appraisal when the object may be insured, donated, sold, inherited, divided in an estate, or reported for tax purposes. Include provenance and condition photographs so the appraiser can decide whether a desktop review is sufficient or additional inspection is needed.
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