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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

How do you place value on something as intricate and subjective as fine art? In this post we explore fine art valuation and appraisal, how an appraisal is conducted and the different types of art appraisals. Their expertise is essential for ensuring accurate and informed appraisals.

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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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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal? Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

I’ve written this basic guide as an introduction to the different levels of value so that users of appraisal services will be able to better determine what sort of appraisal reports would best suit their needs. Fair Market Value is also frequently encountered in equitable distribution and family distribution appraisal reports.

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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

Coronado Appraisal

An appraisal needs to be presented to your buyer, or, especially, the consignment gallery, auction house…etc., Having a legal and professional Appraisal Report is required if you are submitting the information to the IRS, or if the report will be viewed by an attorney or judge. The Fine Arts World is always changing.

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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. Replacement cost comparable is generally used for antiques, collectibles, fine art, period jewelry, among other types of property. These are important elements for any appraisal assignment.

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Introducing Worthwhile Magazine™

Artifactual History Appraisal

Our existing content includes: -The Catalogue Raisonné: An Art Collector’s Underutilized Friend by me - Beware the One-Page Appraisal Report by Canadian appraisers Kelly Juhasz, ISA AM and Darlene N. We have an exciting group of content planned for the coming year to expand on the articles already published in 2018.