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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Available Cloud-Based Collections Programs: There are many cloud-based programs that will catalogue collection images and data.

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Insurance Appraisals: Safeguarding Your Art Assets

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

In this blog post, we explore the crucial role of insurance appraisals in safeguarding your art collection, providing insights into why this process is indispensable for every art enthusiast and collector. Regular insurance appraisals guarantee that your coverage accurately reflects the current market value of your artworks.

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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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The Collector

Penrose Appraisals

I mean the collecting bug. Just about anything you can think of, people collect. These collections are often the most treasured items owned. A collector will often have invested a great deal of time as well as money in obtaining the pieces that comprise the collection. Really, it could be just about anything.

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How to Appraise Your Jewelry: A Comprehensive Guide

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

Whether you're curious about the value of your collection, planning for insurance coverage, or considering selling pieces, understanding how to appraise jewelry is essential. Step 1: Know Your Jewelry Before diving into the appraisal process, take a close look at each piece in your collection.

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Protecting Your Collection and Your Wallet: What You Could Lose If You Suffer a Loss Without an Appraisal

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Written by Kirsten Rabe Smolensky, JD, ISA CAPP As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims , including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. The insurance company requests an inventory of EVERYTHING inside.

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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. Also, it can sometimes uncover particularly interesting details about the item's provenance.