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Hello Miguel,

 

My husband, who is a rare violin expert and appraiser says that your best source for info on how damaged paintings get evaluated  is to check with the American Society of Appraisers.  He says that for some musical instruments, such as vintage guitars, damage to finish is expressed in percentages (for example 80% original finish or "less than 10% of the original finish").  He says he is not aware of a mathematical formula for calculating damage--rare violin and bow appraisers don't use such a system, but rather one that is more descriptive of the nature of the damage.

 

At any rate, he says, the American Society of Appraisers is the authority on such matters, and they are the association that certifies people in the trade who are qualified to do appraisals.  They are on the web at www.appraisers.org/

 

Hope this helps.

 

Judy

 

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Does anyone know of a mathematical formula for evaluating damaged paintings-how much they depreciate in value depending on damage?

 

What kind of resources are out there for these kinds of assessments?

 

 

Miguel Juarez, Fine Arts Librarian

Prototype Fine Arts Libratory

Center for Creative Photography Library

University of Arizona Library

Office: Music, 231A / P.O. Box 210103

Tucson, AZ  85721-0103

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