Doubter in MD
Bronze Member
The curator should have an idea as to value.
I don't speak for the owner , but would have a value before loaning it. With a signed receipt describing the article , terms of the loan ; and the items estimated (per curator vs my figure. That requires an agreement of value between us) and or insured value.
Agreed. But I believe the museum has had it in their care for 15-20 years. If that's correct, market value today would likely be quite different from any assessment made at the time the bag was placed on loan.
All I have been trying to say throughout this thread is that I don't think the OP was being disingenuous or "shady" when they posted their inquiry. Some people here seem to be looking for a conspiracy or scam of some sort. I think they're off base.