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Sun, 10/21/2007 - 04:10
I know very little about antique furniture and I need to see the worth of a sideboard, table, chest of drawers and vanity that I may need to sell quickly. I have posted them but no one has answered with any advice. If anyone has knowledge of furniture could you please help me?
Thank you!
Tue, 10/20/2009 - 05:10
#2
Re: Need Help
I agree with everyone else having trouble. This site stinks as far as trying to get an appraisal. I submitted mine around a MONTH ago and absolutely NO response at all. Very misleading......why advertise if you don't deliver??? The name of this site is "InstaAppraisal" yet there's nothing "Instant" about it!! Does anyone know about Royal Dux pieces? I have a piece that I'm not exactly sure if it is a Royal Dux or not. There are some numbers on the bottom of the piece and "made in Australia" is stamped in it but not much other than that.
Mon, 10/06/2008 - 22:41
#3
Re: Need Help
Hello. I've put in my pics, previewed page, all was fine. Now it's 2 days later, I come back to check, and I go to the box on the right and enter fine art--it says no search results-keep trying-same luck. I go below where it says extended search or whatever, it shows other things-but not my page-so I've no clue if anyone has responded. How in the world do I get to my page that is posted to find out if anyone has replied please? Thanks in advance for any help you can give.
gina
Thu, 10/02/2008 - 13:43
#4
Re: Need Help
Does anyone have any leads to this painting? I have been researching it for a couple of months now and still no results. I posted it on worthpoint, with no luck. So, I put it on here, and still no luck.. if anyone has a clue where to look next I would be grateful! Thank you!
Sat, 09/27/2008 - 13:24
#5
Re: Need Help
Thanks for the quick response on the other piece of art. Could you also help me out with this painting?....
The title of it is MOTHER O' MINE and it is signed in ther bottom right hand corner by an artist by the name of FRANCIS D. I don't know a lot about the painting. It is on a paper like material, but it is very soft and kinda thin. It is a picture of a woman cradle a young child. I don't know if it is a reproduction, but there are no reproduction markings on it, but there are also no numbers for multiple paintings on it either. I do know it isn't in its origional frame. The elderly lady I bought it from had reframed it. I have tried searching for both the artist and the art piece on the internet, and I cannot find either one. Does anyone have a clue as to whether this may be an origional piece or not, and approx. how old this painting my be, and what its value is? Thank you..
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 05:28
#6
Re: Need Help
As I've said many times on this forum, when it comes to art you really have to get it physically examined by an appraiser. From images it is almost impossible to determine if what you have is a watercolor, lithograph or part of an old calendar. I would suggest contacting the ASA ( American Society of Appraisers) http://www.appraisers.org/
Lovejoy
Thu, 09/25/2008 - 05:22
#7
Re: Need Help
This is the kind of thing one made in "Shop" or grade ten Art Classes at highschool and gave to Mom, Dad or Granny. Very few predate the 1950's and values for them are largely sentimental to the owner.
Lovejoy
Wed, 09/24/2008 - 11:00
#8
Re: Need Help
I have this vintage copper relief style piece of artwork, I have been trying to get some information on. it doesn't have an artist name or marking on it just a message: To Joan Bricker hand written in cursave pencil on the back of the wooden plaque it is nailed to. If anyone might know approx. how old it might be and what it is worth, I would be very interested to find out..Thank you.
Tue, 09/23/2008 - 14:46
#9
Re: Need Help
I was wondering if anyone on here has much information on Jacques and Hayes furniture out of Quebec. I picked up this piece on the side of the road believe it or not. It was in really rough shape and I managed to bring it back to its original look along with the original hardware (GLASS KNOBS) etc. I have been told that it is a Jacques and Hayes sideboard from the late 1800's. As soon as I can I will post some of the pics up here so you can view it. If anyone has info on J and H can you kindly get in touch with me Thanks """ROB"""
Thu, 09/25/2008 - 05:18
#10
Re: Need Help
I'm an Expert when it comes to J&H furniture ;~). Post the images and I'll tell you what you have.
Lovejoy
Thu, 09/25/2008 - 06:04
#11
Re: Need Help
I do have it posted under community. I posted it up there yesterday. Tell me what you think. If the pic is too blurry let me know and I will move the piece and take another pic. Thanks for the reply. """ROB"""
Wed, 09/24/2008 - 13:17
#12
Re: Need Help
One Man's History in Wood: the John McCrea Collection
Mississauga.ca - Discover Mississauga - Jacques & Hay Furniture Gallery
Just click on the links...I hope this helps.
Good Luck!
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 21:59
#13
Hey Joseph!
Just to let u know, I DID check the box as well. AND still cannot access that site I wrote to you about earlier. I did explain all in the last email.
Must say, it seems you are getting a few "hard ways to go" there! I myself, have yet to get a response but must say, I APPRECIATE you, your quick replies and time, and feel that you are doing the BEST U can.
Keep up the good work, Joseph!!!
I will go and try what you sent and thank you for all!!!
Take care,
Teresa
Tue, 10/30/2007 - 15:40
#14
Hello donnargray! I am sorry
Hello donnargray! I am sorry that I cannot help with YOUR quest, but just wanted to say that I too have posted and cannot get a single reply. I have emailed several times to no avail. I do not understand it at all myself. You join up, submit and wait????
If you ever figure out how to get help PLEASE let me know, will do same:)
Thanks and good luck,
Confused from Va.
Wed, 09/24/2008 - 08:14
#15
Re: Hello donnargray! I am sorry
we were told when you list an item, someone has to look at it ON THEIR OWN and comment or appraise it if THEY WANT TO. They said we can also look at other people's items and comment on or appraise their items. This site was very misleading for me.
Wed, 10/31/2007 - 09:04
#16
Hello Wildeuce14,
I'll be
Hello Wildeuce14,
I'll be happy to help you. What exactly do you need help with? If you are wondering how to get your item appraised you simply do the following:
1) Enter your item that you'd like the appraisal of by clicking on "Get a Free Appraisal"
2) Check back until your appraisal request has been answered.
We have professional appraisers who peruse through all of the appraisal requests each day, but due to the number submitted it can take some time to complete. Also, the time to complete depends on what your item is and if there's an appraiser with expertise in that particular area of discipline. Instappraisal is also very much a community site - anyone can reply back to an appraisal request and give whatever information they may have. You too can do the same as well. Please let me know how else I can assist.
- Joseph
Thu, 11/15/2007 - 20:28
#17
Hi Joseph! Just want to say
Hi Joseph! Just want to say thank you soooo much for the reply. I DID enter my item and have been checking back for a very long time now. When I go in it WILL take me to the pics I submitted , however, if I try to go anywhere else, such as even looking to find the info I submitted, it tells me I am not authorized to go to this page. I followed through and did exactly as it told me to in the beginning but still am getting the same.
Thanks again very much,
Teresa
Fri, 11/16/2007 - 13:02
#18
Teresa,
Can you please let
Teresa,
Can you please let me know exactly what you are clicking on that is saying you are not authorized to view? If your item is accepted for an appraisal and someone comments on it then it will be visible to you as a "comment" immediately below your item. Please send me the link, URL, button location, etc. that is giving you "not authorized."
Thanks,
Joseph
Wed, 10/31/2007 - 23:07
#19
how do we know if anyone is
how do we know if anyone is even working the appraisal. i have had mine submitted for nearly a week now, and not even a hint has been given to the status of my submission. i understand that, by you offering free appraisals you get alot of requests, but i have gone through a lot of the submissions you have to find that the majority of them are not done yet.
Thu, 11/01/2007 - 10:56
#20
Hello Ryan,
You can
Hello Ryan,
You can subscribe to the thread and that way if someone replies then you'll receive an e-mail when there's any update to your request.
To subscribe to a request, simply check the little "Subscribe" checkbox located at the bottom of the page from which you submit your appraisal request. It is located near the bottom of the page above "Receive notification of replies or comments to this node. "
- Joseph
Mon, 12/03/2007 - 13:46
#21
I've submitted mine also and
I've submitted mine also and yet nothing. Is this another phoney site like Answerbag.com ? I'm tired of never finding results on the web. It is just a big run around way for strangers to get your personal info and screw with your PC and life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 12/04/2007 - 20:16
#22
Hello,
No we are absolutely
Hello,
No we are absolutely not a phoney site. We've been on the Internet almost as long as its been around (starting at CollectItNow.com in 2000 and changing our name to Instappraisal in 2002 - you are welcome to verify this on WayBackMachine.com). We are also the FIRST Internet site offering appraisals on the Internet - we used to charge for appraisals, but have found that community-supplied appraisal valuations have proven to be superior to that of a single, individual collector's opinion no matter how expert they are. Opening an appraisal up for ANYONE to comment on improves your chances for more accurate historical information and even for more accurate valuation.
Instappraisal is a community driven site where fellow collectors and appraisers alike can comment on an item that is posted for an appraisal. Having an appraisal completed depends on what the item is (if it's too unique or uncommon then there's a good chance that it may be difficult or impossible to appraise), the quality of your submission (e.g. do you have clear pictures posted, do you have detailed description posted, etc.), and that there is an appraiser or community member available that sees your request and has expertise enough to provide an answer as to the history and valuation of the item. As you can see under "Recent Comments" on the left side of every page there are a list of items that members and experts alike have commented on. If you have a particularly difficult item to appraise then it would certainly not be in anyone's best interest to try to provide sub-standard information on the history and especially valuation of the item. Instappraisal is a community-driven web site. Our members, just like you, can provide information to appraisal requests that our members have posted. I hope this answers your question. We sincerely strive to provide a helpful open site for you to learn about your antique, collectible, and art.
Sincerely,
Joseph
Fri, 12/07/2007 - 17:35
#23
Who was first?
Now Joseph, you're fibbing ;~) I outrank you by over three years, we put our appraisals online in 1997.
Lovejoy
Wed, 10/24/2007 - 22:52
#24
Hi donnargray,
I am too
Hi donnargray,
I am too looking for someone with antique furniture knowledge, when you hear of someone, will you please let me know, and I will do the same for you. I have tried to up-load my images/photos on several different occasions, onto this website, for whatever reason, I keep receiving "Server Error" messages.
Thanks!
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 05:02
#25
Re: Hi donnargray,I am too
hi maybe i can help you get your picture down in size it to big bring your picture up and and right on it go to edit cilck on it and go to image go to strech/skew horizontal do 50% and vertial that will take it down in size keeping doing untill you get the size you need
Tue, 10/07/2008 - 04:39
#26
Re: Hi donnargray,I am too
hi donnagray your pictuer will not upload because it is to big if you would like you can send me your picture my e-mail and i will fix it for you and send it back to you at dplewellen@peoplepc.com
Wed, 09/24/2008 - 13:44
#27
Re: Hi donnargray,I am too
You have to go into image and downsize your pic. When you hit browse it will bring you to your pic. Then you have to right click and you can edit your pic. When it comes up it will say 100 percent. Then you take that to 30 percent. Horizontal and vertical. Then escape back to browse and bring your pic back up. Then it will allow you to post your pic. LMAO!!! It took me all afternoon to figure that out.
Tue, 09/23/2008 - 14:59
#28
Re: Hi donnargray,I am too
your images have to be a certain size to upload and so if they dont upload you have to minimize them and all programs are diffrent. you have to go into the program for editing your photos and then go to resize and minimize them by 50% they will load then. hope this helps..
Thu, 10/25/2007 - 07:45
#29
I had trouble at first too.
I had trouble at first too. I finally got it though. I'll let you know if I run across anyone with knowledge.
Sat, 10/11/2008 - 22:22
#30
Re: Need Help
To ginacar:
All you need to do to get to your page is go to the top of the page after you log in under ACCOUNT, click MY ACCOUNT, then scroll down to the bottom part of the page and there will be a horizontal row of tabs: click on the one that says TRACK. That should take you to any of your instappraisals.
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Hi Donnagray,
I don't see a picture(s) of the pieces you are referring to...I would like to help date, wood, value of the pieces. Let me know