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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. This quote is in the context of IRS Publication 561, which provides guidance for determining fair market value for charitable donations; therefore, this quote must be understood within that specific context and intended use.

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What Kind of Appraisal?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

Do you need to have a collection appraised for insurance? CURIOSITY If you are simply curious about the value of an artwork or collection, a restricted appraisal will help you. For example, a client cannot use a restricted appraisal as a basis for a sales price with an auction house or antique dealer. Do you want to liquidate?