How an appraisal works on OxiArt

An appraisal is a written opinion of a work's value by a qualified appraiser, for a stated purpose: insurance, sale, a loan, an estate or a gift. The same work can carry different values for different purposes, so every appraisal on OxiArt says what it is for and on what date.

Who appraises

Only appraisers Oxi has authorised appraise through OxiArt. Each one's page shows their credentials, the kinds of work they know, and the city they work from. Oxi checks credentials before authorising anyone, and can withdraw the authorisation.

The steps

• On the Appraisal page, or on any work's page, choose "Request an appraisal" and say what the appraisal is for.
• Your request goes to every authorised appraiser. Each one who can help replies with an offer: their fee and how long it will take.
• You choose one and pay for the appraisal on that appraiser's shop on Oxishops. OxiArt does not take payment.
• The appraiser examines the work (in person or from the photographs and documents you share) and issues the report.
• The report is attached to the work's record.

Who sees the result

The person who asked always sees the result. Only the owner of the work decides whether it is shown publicly; otherwise it stays private.

What an appraisal is not

An appraisal is not a certificate of authenticity, and it is not a promise of a sale price. Authenticity is established through provenance (see "Provenance on OxiArt").