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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

Whether you're a collector, an art enthusiast, or an artist, knowing the worth of your artworks is crucial. In this post we explore art appraisals' critical role in the context of insurance. Understanding Art Appraisals An art appraisal is a professional evaluation of the monetary value, authenticity, and condition of an artwork.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will then gather essential information about the contemporary artwork, which may include detailed photography of the artwork, provenance or ownership history of the artwork, information about the artist, and any relevant documentation or certificates.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser. Appraisers also use comparative analysis to provide a basis for estimating the artwork’s potential market value. This ensures integrity in their valuation process.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

How a Fine Art Appraisal is Conducted A fine art appraisal conducted by a certified appraiser starts with a thorough inspection of the artwork. The appraiser will assess its condition, size, materials and overall condition. It is helpful if you are working with an appraiser who is well versed in the style of work.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

Being able to see photographs emailed to me ahead of time by a client can reduce the client’s total project cost, alert me of the need to consult specialized reference books or outside experts, and help me assess whether the client even needs an appraisal report at all. Note the thickness of hollowware. Do you see kiln marks?

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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

Coronado Appraisal

You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School’, etc.? It can become confusing trying to find your exact artist or comparable in order to figure out what it is that you own. How can you prove You’re Right?

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What Kind of Appraisal?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

SAFEGUARDING YOUR COLLECTION A full appraisal report can be shared with specified entities, such as an insurance company, a lawyer or legal firm, accountant or anyone specified in the contract. It is the type of appraisal report we most commonly provide for our clients. It is for your information only.