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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. Start Tax Season Right Appraisals are crucial for valuing charitable donations. But he isn't sure how to start.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal report is a crucial document used for various purposes, such as insurance, taxation, sale, or donation, and is often required to be conducted by a certified appraiser to ensure its credibility. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes.

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Charitable Donations of Art: A Few Important Rules to Know

Art Advisor's Blog

The appraisal can be done at any time after the donation is accepted up until the filing of your taxes for the year. If the appraiser is called first, the appraisal for charitable donation is only valid for six weeks prior to a donation being made. The organization does not have to be an art museum.

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

As a personal property appraiser, my role encompasses tangible property including fine art, antiques, furniture, and collectibles. Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

Maybe you inherited a collection of bracelets from a relative, or you found a few second-hand watches and don’t have the history of what you’ve bought. How much should you insure them for? Ideally, your appraisal will result in a reliable price estimate for insurance, tax or resale value.

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

It’s crucial to have an accurate understanding of their replacement cost, especially when it comes to insurance purposes. In this blog entry, we’ll discuss whether a person should get their antiques appraised for insurance purposes. Market fluctuations and rarity can have a big impact on antiques and collectibles.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. For insurance replacement purposes, appraisers should consider where the client typically shops, which, in most cases, falls under the retail market. For instance, Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry (i.e.,