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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

Start Tax Season Right Appraisals are crucial for valuing charitable donations. Non-cash charitable donations can play a big role in reducing your taxes when you itemize. In any case, be sure you keep proper documentation (including a copy of the appraisal report) in order to avoid audits or, worse, penalties.

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy. This is the most basic part of the process which includes assessing and documenting the item(s).

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Many insurance companies require a professional art appraisal to determine the appropriate coverage and premiums. An appraisal helps establish the artwork's current market value and ensures that you have the necessary documentation in case of loss, theft, or damage.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

This usually ends with a printed document that describes the piece and assigns a price or range of prices that represent the expert’s best value estimate. Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Coverage People will often get a Retail Replacement Value appraisal for insurance prices. Sold for $2,500 via Doyle New York (February 2020).

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

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. Chapter 11 in the Core Course Manual discusses insurance coverage and claims.

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Art Peritus Art Industry Spotlight: Katja Zigerlig of Berkley One

Art Peritus

Appraisals are important not only to make certain you are appropriately insured, but it can also help you make smart decisions about charitable donations, gifts to family members or making the decision to sell the work. Every insurance company has a different threshold for the value documentation they would like to see.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

For instance: Replacement Cost Value is used when a collector needs an appraisal for insurance coverage. Fair Market Value is used when a collector is settling an estate, needing equitable distribution, or making a charitable donation. These documents can be scanned and inserted into the appraisal report.