Hard Skills
AdvancedFurniture Period and Style IdentificationThe ability to accurately categorize furniture based on historical eras, design movements, and specific designer signatures.
IntermediateComparative Market Data AnalysisResearching and interpreting historical auction results, private sale records, and current market trends to determine value.
AdvancedCondition and Integrity AssessmentThe systematic evaluation of a piece of furniture's physical state, including structural stability, restoration history, and wear.
ExpertUSPAP ComplianceAdherence to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, which governs ethics and reporting standards.
IntermediateKnowledge of Construction and Material ScienceUnderstanding wood species, joinery techniques, metal casting, and textile properties used in furniture making.
IntermediateAppraisal Report WritingThe creation of formal, structured documents that communicate valuation findings, methodologies, and limiting conditions.