Also called: Fine Art Appraiser
Determines what art, antiques, and collectibles are worth for insurance, estates, and sales.
Examines a family's antique furniture for an estate, researches recent auction prices, and writes a formal appraisal report.
Estimate; many self-employed.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in art history plus appraisal courses and certification (USPAP, ASA/AAA).
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Art History, Business.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Medium risk for 10 years. Auction price databases and AI estimates automate research; inspecting objects and signed appraisals stay human.
Classes: AP Art History, Business math, Woodshop or crafts.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2022.
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