Please note:

United States IRS regulations and museum policy prohibit staff from offering value appraisals of any kind, including authentication of art, artifacts or archival documents.

If you would like to obtain a professional opinion concerning the authenticity or value of materials, we suggest that you seek the advice of a reputable appraiser in your area who is a member of a recognized professional society of appraisers. To search for a professional appraiser by region or specialty, contact the following appraisal-affiliated organizations:

American Society of Appraisers
555 Herndon Parkway, Suite 125
Herndon, VA 20170
703-478-2228
http://www.appraisers.org

Appraisers Association of America
386 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
212-889-5404
http://www.appraisersassoc.org

Art Dealers Association of America
575 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
212-940-8590
http://www.artdealers.org

International Society of Appraisers
1131 SW 7th St, Suite 105
Renton, WA 98055
206-241-0359
http://www.isa-appraisers.org