Our 3-Step ON-LINE Appraisal Services

The Quickest and Easiest Way to Obtain a Value On Your...


Wallace Nutting Pictures, Books & Furniture

Early 20th c. Hand-Colored Photography

Popular Early 20th c. Prints

Early 20th c. Pastels
and most other Works of Art on Paper

WHETHER YOU ARE...

* An individual seeking to establish the authenticity on something you have purchased

* A dealer looking for help in pricing your newest inventory

* A collector looking for the current value of your collection

* Or someone in need of an appraisal for Insurance, Inheritance, Legal, or Estate purposes

...we would be happy to provide you with either a Formal Appraisal or Informal Appraisal, whichever best suits your needs.

 

And now we can perform this service ON-LINE...
offering you two quick and easy options:

* Formal Appraisal
* Informal Appraisal

You decide the approach that's best for you.

 

We Offer Appraisal & Authentication Services
On The Following Pictures & Prints

Informal Appraisal...
the Fastest and Least Expensive Appraisal

This Informal Appraisal approach can be done entirely on the Internet by sending us digital images of your pictures...in 3 very simple steps:

Step #1: Provide us with a clear digital image of each individual item you are seeking a value on, by sending to our email address (ivankovich@wnutting.com). The digital image should include a close-up image of the picture, matting, and frame. If you don't have access to a digital camera, you may send a good quality photograph(s) through the mail, along with all the information and payment. Please provide an e-mail address for the Appraisal response, as it will not be sent via US mail.

Step #2: Provide us with the following information: NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER OR ARTIST (if known). PICTURE OR PRINT TITLE...If no title, call it an "Untitled" picture. MAT SIZE...Measure from inside-to-inside of the frame. If close-framed with no mat, go to "c) Picture Size" PICTURE SIZE...Measure the actual picture DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION...Tell us whether there are any water stains, foxing, tears, or other noticeable blemishes on the picture or matting PEN OR PENCIL SIGNATURE...Tell us whether the picture carries a Pen or Pencil signature BACKING...Tell us whether the backing is original, old but not original, new/newer, or missing/ none OTHER COMMENTS...Tell us anything else special about the picture, (e.g., Label on the back, Signed on the Picture, Copyright on Picture, etc

Step #3: Payment Terms are as follows: $15.00 for the first picture, $12.50 for each subsequent picture Hourly rates are available on 10 or more items You can either call (215-345-6094) or email with your Visa or MasterCard information. We will need the card #, exp. date, and the 3-digit verification number off the back of the card to process the payment. If you prefer to pay with PayPal, use applicable button below, or for 3 or more picture appraisals, please log onto to www.paypal.com and send payment to: ivankovich@wnutting.com (or call for larger group rate). Click on above encrypted button to pay for a 1-picture Informal Appraisal @$15.00 Click on above encrypted button to pay for a 2-picture Informal Appraisal @$27.50

The Informal Appraisal will consist of a prompt return E-Mail which includes: 1) Name or Title 2) Authenticity Confirmation...We will tell you whether the item in question is an Original Hand-Colored Photograph, an Original Print, a Reproduction, or a Fake. 3) Our Appraised Value...We will provide you with a Fair Market Value on each individual item.

This Informal Appraisal is usually best suited for dealers looking to quickly price new or existing inventory, or for individuals seeking to quickly confirm the authenticity of something they have purchased. Unless we are traveling we can usually respond within 24 hours.

Formal Appraisal...
A More Complete Written Appraisal on our Letterhead

This Formal Appraisal approach can be done either on the Internet by sending us digital images of your pictures, or by mailing photographs and the related specifics ...in 3 very simple steps:

Step #1: Provide us with a clear digital image (by sending to our email address... ivankovich@wnutting.com), or send a color photograph (via USPS) of each individual item you are seeking a value on. The digital image or photograph should include a close-up image of the picture, matting, and frame.

Step #2: Provide us with the following information: NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER OR ARTIST (if known). PICTURE OR PRINT TITLE...If no title, call it an "Untitled" picture. MAT SIZE...Measure from inside-to-inside of the frame. If close-framed with no mat, go to "c) Picture Size" PICTURE SIZE...Measure the actual picture DESCRIPTION OF CONDITION...Tell us whether there are any water stains, foxing, tears, or other noticeable blemishes on the picture or matting PEN OR PENCIL SIGNATURE...Tell us whether the picture carries a Pen or Pencil signature BACKING...Tell us whether the backing is original, old but not original, new/newer, or missing/ none OTHER COMMENTS...Tell us anything else special about the picture, (e.g., Label on the back, Signed on the Picture, Copyright on Picture, etc

Step #3: Payment Terms are as follows: $25.00 for the first picture, $20.00 for each subsequent picture Hourly rates are available on 10 or more items You can either send us a personal or business check, or call (215-345-6094) or email with your Visa or MasterCard information. We will need the card #, exp. date, and the 3-digit verification number off the back of the card to process the payment. If you prefer to pay with PayPal, use applicable button below, or for 3 or more picture appraisals, please log onto to www.paypal.com and send payment to: ivankovich@wnutting.com (or call for larger group rate). Click on above encrypted button to pay for a 1-picture Formal Appraisal @$25.00 Click on above encrypted button to pay for a 2-picture Formal Appraisal @$45.00

The Formal Appraisal will consist of a prompt Written Appraisal on our Letterhead which includes: a) Name or Title b) Authenticity Confirmation...We will tell you whether the item in question is an Original Hand-Colored Photograph, an Original Print, a Reproduction, or a Fake. c) Numerical Condition Grading...We will provide you with a Numerical Condition Grading Range using our 5-Point Grading Scale. d) Picture Location...If we know where your picture was taken, we will tell you. e) WN Studio #...If we know your picture's WN Studio #, we will tell you. g) Detailed Picture Description...We will provide you with a detailed description of each item. h) Additional Comments...We will include any other pertinent details we may have on each individual item. i) Our Appraised Value...We will provide you with a Fair Market Value on each individual item.

This Formal Appraisal is usually best suited for individuals seeking a Written Appraisal for Insurance, Inheritance, Legal, or Estate Purposes, or for individuals seeking additional information on their picture beyond just confirming authenticity and value. Our usual turnaround time for Written Appraisals is 3-7 days after we receive the request. However we can provide immediate e-mail or verbal opinions, followed up by our Written Appraisal.