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Curator & Consultation
Expert assessment and identification. Before you commit to a purchase, a restoration, or an estate decision, talk to the craftsman first.
Expert assessment and identification. Before you commit to a purchase, a restoration, or an estate decision, talk to the craftsman first.
Clients have been sending Ryan photographs from antique shops and estate sales for years, asking for his input before they decide whether a piece is worth buying or restoring. That service is now formalized.
A consultation session is a conversation with the craftsman about the piece in front of you. What is it, what is it worth restoring, what does restoration involve, and what would it cost. No sales pitch. Honest answers.
This service is used by collectors before an auction or estate sale purchase, by families working through an estate, and by estate attorneys and probate professionals who need a trusted craftsman to assess pieces before dispersal.
Submit photos and a description. Ryan provides a written assessment: identification, condition notes, restoration viability, and a rough scope estimate. Ideal for pre-purchase decisions and initial inquiry.
Available remotely, nationwideRyan visits the piece or the collection. Full in-person assessment of condition, authenticity, and restoration scope. For estates, collections, and pieces that require hands-on evaluation.
Eastern KY, Southern WV, Southwest VAStructured assessment for estate professionals, probate attorneys, historical societies, and institutions. Includes a written summary of each mechanical or heritage piece reviewed.
Custom scope, discussed at inquiry
A consultation is a conversation with the craftsman about the piece in front of you. What is it, what is it worth restoring, and what would the work involve.
Use the inquiry form to describe what you have and what you need. Ryan will respond with the appropriate session format and next steps.
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