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A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?

Artifactual History Appraisal

Recently I wrote an article for Worthwhile Magazine™ titled “A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?” In my own appraisal firm, I answer many questions from potential clients who are unsure if they need an insurance appraisal report or what the process is to get one.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Incorporating art collections into estate planning presents some unique challenges or considerations due to the nature of valuing and distributing art assets. Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser.

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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. This is one instance where a profesional appraiser can help. Appraisals can also simplify probate should that be necessary.

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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

Appraisers evaluate the condition of the artwork, any damage or restoration work can impact its value. A detailed description of the artwork’s condition is provided in the appraisal report. The appraisal report explains the appraisal methodology used for the report.

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Celebrating 15 Years As An Accredited Art Appraiser!

Art Appraisal Resources

I am proud to announce I have completed my 3rd requalification with the International Society of Appraisers! I still can’t believe that 15 years ago, I started my Appraisal business. I have been Accredited by the International Society of Appraisers and appraising art collections for private collectors, museums, and corporations.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Further, appraisal reports must follow the latest version even if the appraiser has NOT taken the latest course. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. These are important elements for any appraisal assignment.

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Introducing Worthwhile Magazine™

Artifactual History Appraisal

Our mission statement is: “Worthwhile Magazine™ is an online repository of personal property appraisal knowledge accessible to the general public and professionals alike. Discussions include evolving practices and current scholarship used when valuing the various fields of collecting.