Welcome
to the PAAA
We
are an active organization of professionals committed
to providing reliable, accurate, and timely appraisal
and consulting services throughout Eastern Pennsylvania
and adjacent surrounding area.
Our
mission is to provide fair and accurate assessments
of the art and antiques market. PAAA upholds professional
guidelines established by the Appraisal Foundation Board.
Our membership offers clients specialized experts in
the art and antiques field.
Our
membership includes fine art and antique experts. We
are consistently aware of the latest market trends,
historical, and scholarly research, and technological
advancements to serve our clients. Our broad knowledge
base aids in the quick, accurate, and thorough preparation
of appraisals.
To ensure fair and ethical treatment towards our clients
and sevice their needs, our member appraisers act in
accordance with the Appraisal Foundation's Uniform Standards
of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Moreover,
our appraiser's fee structures are based on either a
predeterminded hourly rate or a single fixed sum - never
on a percentage of the appraised items value.