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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

Determining Insurance Coverage Art appraisals play a crucial role in establishing the appropriate insurance coverage for your valuable artworks by determining their accurate and up-to-date market value. This process starts by determining the artwork’s value.

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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. The next level is Fair Market Value. Source: Treasury Regulations Sections 1.170A-1 (c) (2)].

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

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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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. You will be provided with a comprehensive report including a description of the work, the valuation method used and the final appraised value. This value is used for tax deductions.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

An appraiser will start by documenting all information about the art piece or collection including its artist, title, date of creation, history of ownership, and publication history. Appraisers also use comparative analysis to provide a basis for estimating the artwork’s potential market value.

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9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser

International Society of Appraisers

The ISA credential tells the public, clients, and business experts that ISA members are appraisers. It says that our professionals are in compliance with national standards, maintain high ethical principles, and have been trained to produce appraisal reports of the highest caliber.

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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.