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Appraising Information

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

This blog is written for selfish reasons. I want to discuss pricing and selection of appraisals. I am in Delaware. My pricing is normally $80 for the first piece appraised, $60 for the second and $40 for every one after that. Plus, they spend the bulk of their time doing one thing: Appraising jewelry.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

In this post we explore fine art valuation and appraisal, how an appraisal is conducted and the different types of art appraisals. How a Fine Art Appraisal is Conducted A fine art appraisal conducted by a certified appraiser starts with a thorough inspection of the artwork.

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Reason for appraisal updates

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

I want to address the issue of why many consumers really need an updated jewelry appraisal. If the rings were insured initially for the sale price of $10,000, they may feel slightly better. The insurance company is not to blame at all, as the value of record is $10,000 which is all they are obligated to provide.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

In gathering information to write this post, I was shocked to discover that anyone can legally present themselves as a personal property appraiser. There is no governmental license, proof of knowledge, or certification required to appraise personal property.

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Needed and unneeded appraisals

James Farrow Company Jewelry Appraisers

In Dallas recently, a client wanted her Great-Aunt’s Ruby Engagement ring appraised. Needless to say, she did not need an appraisal. He sat quietly in my Delaware office, totally oblivious while a very needed appraisal was done. Unfortunately, many clients schedule an appraisal for just this purpose. They don’t.

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The FAE Design Blog Table of Contents:

Fine Art Estates

The FAE Design Blog table of Contents has been divided into the following categories: Most Recent Post Safe Handling of Artwork Artwork Installation Framing Artwork Fine Prints How to get the most out of the FAE Website __ 1. Safe Handling of Artwork: Documenting Your Art Collection How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

Three Insurance Experts Explain the Intricacies of Insuring Your Art Collection I am often asked by clients if they should cover their art under their homeowner’s insurance (HO) or if they should investigate insuring their art with a separate fine art collectors’ policy.

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