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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. If you have a covered loss of an artwork, you will need to provide the adjustor with documentation proving ownership and its value when the incident took place.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known.

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Navigating the Art Appraisal Process: A Guide for Clients

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

As an accredited art appraiser, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable a professional appraisal can be for art collectors, whether you’re planning to sell a piece, insure your collection, or just curious about its worth. Proper preparation can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and accurate appraisal process.

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Navigating the Art Appraisal Process: A Guide for Clients

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Whether you’re considering selling a piece, insuring your collection, or simply curious about its worth, proper preparation ensures a smooth and accurate appraisal process. Document Your Collection:** Start by creating a detailed inventory of your art collection. Any damage, repairs, or alterations should be documented.

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The Importance of Provenance in Art Appraisal

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Provenance, the documented history of an artwork’s ownership, is a cornerstone of art appraisal that adds layers of significance to the valuation process. In this blog post, we delve into the crucial role of provenance and its impact on the appraisal of fine art.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

An original Monet painting could sell for over $600,000,000, but a lesser quality, different medium, or scene painting with less than solid provenance could sell for $600,000. Provenance - this is the history of ownership of the art. Provenance is essential for high-value items that are widely reproduced/forged.

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Understanding Gemological Reports for Jewelry Appraisal

Gemology Resources

Let's dive into the importance of gemological reports for colored stones and how they impact the jewelry appraisal process. A gemological report is an authoritative document crafted by gemological laboratories to describe a diamond or colored stone's specific attributes. What is a Gemological Report?