LETTER TO VINCENT MELZAC FROM MINNIE B. ODOROFF

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06627163
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: March 9, 2023
• Document Release Date: June 4, 2020
• Case Number: F-2015-02321
• Publication Date: October 9, 1985

Approved for Release: 2019/09/16 C06627163
MINNIE B. ODOROFF, Art Appraisals
Suite 2007, 400 Madison Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
LZ,
[phone]
October 9, 1985
Mt. Vincent Melzac
Locust Hills Farm
Route 1, Box 188C
Ramey, West Virginia 25767
Dear Vincent Melzac:
I am writing to follow up on our telephone conversation relating to an
appraisal of art for purposes of insurance and possible donation. I
would like very much to perform this service for you and attach a statement
of my qualifications to do so.
A professional appraisal requires: inspection of the art, biographical
research on the background and status of the artist, market research to
assign current value, and a certified summary report. Enclosed is a
copy of the form I use as a guide in collecting necessary documentation.
This will give you an idea of the kind of information required for an
appraisal.
My fee for appraisal service is computed on the basis of $100.00 per
hour. A retainer fee is payable at the time of the initial inspection.
The balance is due upon delivery of the final report. When I know more
about the actual pieces I will be in a better position to make an estimate
of the cost.
I enjoyeispeaking with you. I hope you are enjoying your stay at the
farm. If you have any questions, please call me. I look forward to
hearing from you upon your return to the city.
Encs.
Very truly yours,
MINNIE B. ODOROFF,A.S.A.
Approved for Release: 2019/09/16 C06627163