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

Artifactual History Appraisal

Fair Market Value is used in all appraisal reports for United States government federal functions such as non-cash charitable contributions for income tax deductions and estate tax. If Bidder A wants to remove the item from the auction house, in most circumstances it is going to cost more than $400 to be able to do so.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Today, with over 180 members, the ADAA has expanded its appraisal services from donation to also include estate tax, gift tax, and insurance. Auction houses sometimes have free evaluation days, so if you have one in your area, it is worth a call to find out if they have one scheduled.

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How to Know When You Need an Appraisal

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Estate Planning and Inheritance When artwork is part of an estate, appraisals help with fair distribution among heirs and can be required for estate tax filings. An outdated or missing appraisal could leave you underinsured in the event of an unexpected situation.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Rare Sports Cards, Trains

WorthPoint

Despite its SGC2 grade, I and the auction house thought the card looked better than that. Thats more than my house is worth, and you dont have to deal with hurricanes or real estate taxes on those cards. Brockelman & Co. Civil Warmaking it over 120 years old. Let me say that again$1.15

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