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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces. 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.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters and an art appraisal completed by a qualified art appraiser can save you substantial money by not selling too low, insuring too low, or paying too much in estate tax or equitable distribution. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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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. Others have a broader scope of items they will consider.

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RESEARCHING Your Art, Yourself, Is a Bad Idea!

Coronado Appraisal

You need to find your painting, your artist, or the comparables for your type of art…such as, ‘School of French Impressionists’, or ‘the Drip School’, etc.? It can become confusing trying to find your exact artist or comparable in order to figure out what it is that you own. This is not always the case.)

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Art Peritus Art Industry Spotlight: Katja Zigerlig of Berkley One

Art Peritus

Art Peritus recently sat down with Katja Zigerlig, Vice President, Art, Wine and Collectibles Advisory at Berkley One, a Berkley Company (WRB) to discuss the nuances of collecting and insuring Fine Art. KZ: I’m a fan of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist who had a popular retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in 2019. K: Yes indeed.

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How to Find and Choose and Antiques Appraiser Near You

Penrose Appraisals

Whether you need a quick valuation for possible re-sale of your items, or you are looking for a more in-depth assessment for insurance or estate planning purposes, discovering a professional nearby is crucial. Reasons to Seek and Antique Appraisal There are various reasons that someone might need or want an appraisal: Insurance coverage.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.