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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

But if you are considering donations of tangible goods, especially high-value tangible goods, then read on. As you may have read elsewhere on the website, the IRS has many rules when it comes to the charitable donation tax credit. (As Let's say you have decided to donate a painting to your alma mater.

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So You Found A John George Brown Painting?

Harrison Appraisals

JOHN GEORGE BROWN (1831-1913) was an English born artist and British citizen who became famous in Victorian America for his idealized portraits of street children. In fact, his true calling was painting. It was in New York that Brown found success as an artist. Genre Painter Brown painted both landscapes and portraits.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Some insurance companies include a blanket amount for artwork, and some require an independent appraisal (not done by the gallery or artist that sold you the art) for all items over $1200, $2500, or $5000. Artwork Donation: Donating artwork to museums, galleries, or charitable organizations often requires an appraisal for tax purposes.

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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. Didn’t she say that?

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

Over the years, I have spent a lot of time on the phone trying to help people determine if the painting they found in a garage sale is worth anything. I took no pleasure in having to explain that they had one of the many reproductions of the painting and their hopes of having won the art lottery was only a lovely dream.

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The Significance of Hiring a Qualified Art Appraiser: Preserving Value and Ensuring Accuracy

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance. Estate Planning and Legal Compliance: For those considering estate planning or making charitable donations, a qualified appraiser plays a pivotal role.

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Art Peritus Art Industry Spotlight: Katja Zigerlig of Berkley One

Art Peritus

KZ: I’m a fan of Hilma af Klint, a Swedish artist who had a popular retrospective at the Guggenheim Museum in 2019. 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.