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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Incorporating art collections into estate planning presents some unique challenges or considerations due to the nature of valuing and distributing art assets. Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. You will be provided with a comprehensive report including a description of the work, the valuation method used and the final appraised value. They determine the value of an art collection when an individual passes away.

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How to Collect Pfaltzgraff Pottery in an Uncertain Market

WorthPoint

By 1964, the newly renamed Pfaltzgraff Company dominated the dishware market with classic collections, including Country Casual and Heritage. Nearly 70 percent of sales came from the Gourmet, Heritage, and Yorktowne lines. Nearly 70 percent of sales came from the Gourmet, Heritage, and Yorktowne lines.

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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. Part of the issue is that he isn't really clear about the value of what he has. Check out my estate sale services here.

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How to Find the Market Value of an Antique

Old Crows Antiques

Indeed, you hope you got a great deal on your discovery, but how do you determine the market value of an item? For residents around Littleton, Colorado, you're in luck—the dealers at Old Crow Antiques are happy to help you research the value of your antique and vintage pieces, and some are even certified to appraise items.

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How To Sell Art At Auction

Art Appraisal Resources

Auction houses are a viable option to sell your fine art collection if the conditions are right. Qualified appraisers and advisors can help determine if the auction market is the right choice to sell your fine art. Often, what was collectible 20 years ago differs from what is collectible or high-value today.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

The long-term ramifications to museums’ ability to build their collections through gifting was obvious, without this incentive, few collectors would opt to donate or bequeath their collections. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s. An attorney/collector named Ralph F.