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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

Part of the issue is that he isn't really clear about the value of what he has. Whether it is dividiing an estate, buying insurance, making non-cash charitable contribiutions or one of many other scenarios, an appraiser can help you and your family to make better decisions. Read on for more about how appraisals can help.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

You will be provided with a comprehensive report including a description of the work, the valuation method used and the final appraised value. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes. This value is used for tax deductions.

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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. Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? Is it the orderly liquidation market, retail market, retail replacement market? The process for determining fair market value for a damage claim would be the same for any other intended use.

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9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser

International Society of Appraisers

There are numerous reasons to seek a professional appraisal, including planning insurance coverage, charitable donations, probate of an estate, or simply determining the value of your tangible assets. Buying or Selling: Whether buying or selling valuable items, determining their accurate market value is important.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

How much should you insure them for? Ideally, your appraisal will result in a reliable price estimate for insurance, tax or resale value. Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Coverage People will often get a Retail Replacement Value appraisal for insurance prices.

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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. That’s still charitable giving, of course.