Carousel Animal Appraisals
Have Your Carousel Animal or Carousel Art Piece Professionally Appraised for $175.
William Dentzel will examine your carousel animal or other
carousel art piece, either in person or by extensive use of
photographs and any other information you can provide. The origin, comments on unique characteristics, and
current market value of your piece will be estimated. A photo will be
attached to the appraisal document. You will be emailed the document as
an attachment which you can print and save. By request a hard copy of
the appraisal can be sent in the mail, needed is postal address for
this optional service. Cost of appraisal: $175. per item appraised.
Payment can be by; check in the mail to William H. Dentzel, 843 53rd
Street, Port Townsend WA 98368, or with PayPal or Venmo or Zelle, credit to account
"bilito@gmail.com".
A brief list of suggestions on how to market your animal can also be
included. When requesting an appraisal it is best to send smaller file
digital photos as attachments or text them to me at 360-531-2812.
Photos need to include: 1.) full side
view, 2.) torso close-up, 3.) underneath looking up at belly from
below,4.) from above looking down at saddle and back of animal,
5.) additional close-up detail shots of your choice. Also needed, brief
notes on the animal's history and/or restoration (who did it, when?)
and any
other relevant provenance information you might have such as is it very
heavy or light in weight, does it have glass eyes or painted eyes, are
there any big structural issues, does it have a professional quality
stand or just a work stand or no stand.
Below is a link to a sample appraisal document. 2021, Year of the Glen Echo Maryland Dentzel Carousel
Link to sample appraisal.