Also called: Fine Art Appraiser, Personal Property Appraiser
Determines the value of artwork and antiques for insurance, estates, donations, and divorces.
They examine an object, research comparable sales, and write a detailed report that may be used in court or for the IRS. Clients include families, museums, and insurance companies. Accuracy and ethics are crucial.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 6 years after high school. Bachelor's in art history plus appraisal training and credentials (ASA, AAA, ISA).
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art History, Appraisal Studies.
Growing about average. Steady demand from estates and insurance.
Medium risk for 10 years. Price databases and AI estimates handle routine items; appraisals for courts, estates and taxes need credentialed experts.
Classes: AP Art History, Business or economics, Chemistry.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2022.
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