HR for Mike, art restorer, appraiser, picture framer

Pricing Information

HR for Mike, art restorer, appraiser, picture framer

General Pricing Guidelines

Appraisals

  • Appraisals by Mike are currently $40 per item.
  • Payment is in full in advance. The payment should accompany the Appraisal Request Form.
  • Mike is an appraiser with "Art and Antiques" magazine. His appraisals will be very accurate and well executed.

Art Restoration

Not much can definitely be stated in regard to the pricing of art restoration because the work done is so variable. However, a few guidelines can be stated with authority:
  • A pricing estimate is most accurate when Mike sees the item; a pricing estimate from a photograph is based on an educated guess.
  • A 50% retainer fee is required for Art Restoration work.
  • A client who sends an object to Mike for whatever reason is responsible for all shipping, handling, and insurance costs both to and from Mike's office. Mike will guarantee that the object is carefully and safely packed when it is returned to its owner.
  • Mike will do various levels of restoration. For example, he can restore an object to the degree where it can be enjoyed by the family. Or he can restore the same object to museum quality if that is what the owner wants. Obviously the difference in price of the two types of restoration could be significant.
  • The quality of work will be the same for each item and is not dependent on the value of the piece. Mike uses the same outstanding expertise on any item within the limits determined by its owner.
  • Travel charges apply when Mike travels to your location to appraise an item. Appraisal fees also apply when he is examining an article for restoration.
  • Mike's prices are comparable, if not less, than other restoration facilities. Art galleries that maintain expensive, storefront properties are forced to charge more because of high overhead. Also, it is not unlikely that these gallery owners will subcontract their restoration work to a person who practices in the field full-time, such as Mike. Again this results in higher overhead costs for galleries.
  • Framing prices are very competitive. Mike can provide higher quality work than "fast frame" stores for the same price. In addition, you be able to use his expertise and generally have a bigger selection of frames and matting from which to choose.
All things considered, Mike can provide a higher quality of work than his competition, and his prices could be considerably lower. A "doubting Thomas" can prove this to himself by getting several appraisals on the same piece of work.

But why endure the extra effort? Contact Mike directly and let him proceed with your project.
E_mail from Pricing OR Call Mike at 626-644-2060


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