When I worked at the Flint Institute of Arts, the Founder’s Society had an appraisal day as a fundraiser. The fee was relatively small – $5-$10 an item, which was used to offset the cost
of the appraiser – and they used someone from DuMouchelles in Detroit:
https://www.dumoart.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoomS7b5DuqTrcLSAiqoIw9FbgHZfPeDeLGod3YeSdz0UcEwiZYD
My suggestion would be to contact the Muskegon Museum of Art, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and/or the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, and ask their head of collections/head curator who the museum suggests.
Hope that helps!
Chene Koppitz
Alden B. Dow Home and Studio
PR and Marketing Coordinator
315 Post Street
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-2744
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Subject: [Michlib-l] Antique appraising
Has anyone had an antique appraisal night at their library? I have wanted to host an antique appraisal session at our library, just for small items. I can seem to find anyone or group to conduct
the program.
Stephanie Daniels, Director
Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library
12 Church Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269)588-5103