Throughout our lifetime we may have occasions when we need to know the value of an item, whether it be a single item or an entire collection/estate. Our reasons vary from curiosity about a family heirloom to estate division purposes (fair market value) to valuation for insurance (retail replacement value). At these times it is important to know a reputable professional appraiser to contact.
Phillip B. Solomon has a reputation based on training, credentials, and experience you can trust. He has been engaged in the appraising of decorative and fine arts since 1972.