Baker Appraisers - Asian art and antique appraiser

Appraisal Process

Initial assessment Photo review
Complete appraisal Written report

Credentials

ISA certified in Asian art appraisal
Curator Emerita of Asian Art, Phoenix Art Museum

Baker Appraisers

Founded by Janet Baker, PhD Phoenix, AZ

About

Baker Appraisers provides Asian art and antique appraisal services for collectors, inheritors, museums, estates, auctions, insurance, donations, and collection management. Founder Janet Baker, PhD, served as Curator of Asian Art at Phoenix Art Museum from 2000 to 2023 and was named Curator Emerita in 2023.

Initial assessments use photos and object details; in-person review may be recommended when photos are not enough.

Specialties

Asian antiques Asian art Chinese art Japanese art Porcelain, jade, paintings, and sculptures

Services

Initial assessments Complete appraisal reports Insurance valuations Estate, inheritance, and donation appraisals

Pricing

Initial Assessment is listed at $150 per object; Complete Appraisal is listed at $300 per object. Group pricing may be negotiated for similar objects.

Public Source Notes

Asian art and antique appraisal

Baker Appraisers' public site describes appraisal services for Asian antiques and Asian art, including initial assessments and complete appraisal reports.

Founder credentials

The public Baker Appraisers site identifies Janet Baker, PhD, as founder, ISA certified in Asian art appraisal, and Curator Emerita of Asian Art at Phoenix Art Museum.

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Signed report

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Signed report

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Proof you can trust

Sample reports, credentials, and how our process works.