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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

It’s crucial to have an accurate understanding of their replacement cost, especially when it comes to insurance purposes. In this blog entry, we’ll discuss whether a person should get their antiques appraised for insurance purposes. Market fluctuations and rarity can have a big impact on antiques and collectibles.

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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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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

You've got some antiques you inherited from your aunt, a small but growing collection of vintage Star Wars toys, and that mysterious oil portrait of two little kids that you picked up at a second-hand store a few years back. You may find that additional insurance is necessary to adequately cover you in the case of loss.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important. This doesn't mean that objects have to be in mint condition in order to bring the big bucks at auction.

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

As a personal property appraiser, my role encompasses tangible property including fine art, antiques, furniture, and collectibles. Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy.

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Lost Fine Art: The White Duck by Jean-Baptiste Oudry

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His painting “The White Duck” was part of the Walpole collection, which was exhibited at the country house Houghton Hall. Oudry produced mainly portraits, but devoted his creative life and the still life with fruit and animal painting. It was stolen from Houghton Hall in 1992 and since then is considered as disappeared.

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Missing Fine Art: Portrait of Dr. Gachet by Vincent Van Gogh

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