No, the profession is largely unregulated, but you really need to spend years in the trade before you can accurately determine values. many Appraisers work in the auction/antique business to develope these skills. You should check out the different appraisal societies such as the ASA or ISA for more information.
While there is no "degree" per se that is tailored to the antiques profession, a college degree in a related field is good to have, usually in World History or Art History. What you need to learn is how to do research. That usually comes through education. Also, be prepared to spend years in the library, reading everything and anything relevant.
After that, a practical application of your knowledge is needed, so you would need to spend time in a large store or auction house.
Re: do i need a degree to become an appraiser?
No, the profession is largely unregulated, but you really need to spend years in the trade before you can accurately determine values. many Appraisers work in the auction/antique business to develope these skills. You should check out the different appraisal societies such as the ASA or ISA for more information.
Re: do i need a degree to become an appraiser?
While there is no "degree" per se that is tailored to the antiques profession, a college degree in a related field is good to have, usually in World History or Art History. What you need to learn is how to do research. That usually comes through education. Also, be prepared to spend years in the library, reading everything and anything relevant.
After that, a practical application of your knowledge is needed, so you would need to spend time in a large store or auction house.
it's not as glamorous as it seem :)