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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

While this quote often captures the inexplicable nature of human desire, it also resonates with the motivations behind collecting. Whether its choosing a potential mate or pursuing a coveted object, the pull of desire remains the same when it comes to collecting. This makes it critical to secure proper coverage.

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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. Appraisals can help ensure adequate insurance coverage. But he isn't sure how to start.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

Three Insurance Experts Explain the Intricacies of Insuring Your Art Collection I am often asked by clients if they should cover their art under their homeowner’s insurance (HO) or if they should investigate insuring their art with a separate fine art collectors’ policy. I was wrong.

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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

Determining Insurance Coverage Art appraisals play a crucial role in establishing the appropriate insurance coverage for your valuable artworks by determining their accurate and up-to-date market value. The appraised value serves as the basis for determining the coverage amount for your artwork.

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Photo courtesy of Architectural Digest Protecting Your Art Collection from Extreme Weather Events Art collections, whether personal or institutional, represent cultural, historical, and financial investments that require careful protection. Pumpkin by Yayoi Kusama moments before being swept into the sea.

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A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?

Artifactual History Appraisal

I’ve included a short excerpt below and the entire article can be read online here ( [link] ) “Many people are familiar with the concept of insurance coverage in the context of car insurance or travel insurance, but knowledge about insurance coverage of personal property such as fine art or antiques is much less widespread.

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The Role of Jewelry Appraisers in Insurance Valuation

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Or you’ve been diligently collecting rare gemstones over the years, only to face skepticism from your insurance provider about their true worth without a certified jewelry appraisal. Insurance valuation refers to the process of determining the monetary value of an asset, property, or item for insurance coverage.