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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses, galleries, and art dealers often require a certified art appraisal to estimate and reserve artwork sales prices. Insurance Coverage Artwork, especially valuable contemporary pieces, can be a significant asset that requires proper insurance coverage.

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What is the Difference Between Antique Appraisal and Valuation?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Find antique buyers and sellers who are experts in the antiques you want to appraise, and visit antique shops and auction houses to find the appraiser you are looking for. We can also help with estate planning, tax purposes, and insurance coverage. Ask for referrals from family, friends, and co-workers, and read online reviews.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

While it might be possible to scour the auction market for years searching for an offering similar to the lost item and then obtain that item at a much lower price, this is not the function of insurance coverage. The next level is Fair Market Value. That $400 is called the hammer price, referencing the tradition of the wooden gavel.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. Chapter 11 in the Core Course Manual discusses insurance coverage and claims.

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Where To Buy Diamond Jewelry?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Auction Houses Buying diamonds at auction houses can be an exciting way to acquire rare and unique pieces. Auction houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s have a reputation for offering high-quality diamond pieces, but prices can be steep due to the exclusivity of the items being sold.

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Hope Springs Eternal

Reagan Upshaw Fine Art

Bonhams Skinner in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the auction house to which the new owner consigned the work to sell, was appropriately cautious in placing an estimate of $150,000-250,000 on the piece. One of those failed to sell with an estimate of $6,000-9,000 at an auction house in Lynbrook, New York, in 2019.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If you did not acquire the artwork through a gallery and cannot find similar works online, you may need to take the work, or send photo’s, to an auction house and tell them you are interested in selling the work. They gather information from over 979 auction houses from around the world.