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The Art of Appraisals: Understanding their Vital Role in Insurance

Art Appraisal Resources

In this post we explore art appraisals' critical role in the context of insurance. Understanding Art Appraisals An art appraisal is a professional evaluation of the monetary value, authenticity, and condition of an artwork. Appraisers evaluate the condition of the artwork, any damage or restoration work can impact its value.

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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.

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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal often serves as an important document which details important aspects of the items condition, medium and provenance, as well as exhibition history if known. Insurance Coverage Artwork, especially valuable contemporary pieces, can be a significant asset that requires proper insurance coverage.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters and an art appraisal completed by a qualified art appraiser can save you substantial money by not selling too low, insuring too low, or paying too much in estate tax or equitable distribution. Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition.

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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

-For larger items in the home that are too big to take, now is a good time to review your insurance coverage and make sure you are comfortable with your current level of protection. If your house burns down/floods/is destroyed by a tornado, what financial compensation would you receive from your insurance company?

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Insurance: Protecting Your Collection

Art Peritus

Desantis Should You Consider Insurance? Surprisingly, many collectors of “passion assets” don’t think to protect these valuables with insurance. However, in truth there is no “minimum value” to mandate insuring one’s treasured valuables and virtually ALL collections can benefit substantially from being insured.

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The Essential Guide to Jewelry Appraisal and Insurance

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Getting jewelry insurance is a responsibility that goes with owning fine jewelry. Having jewelry insurance ensures the protection of your jewelry from financial loss due to theft, loss, or damage. Jewelry appraisal for insurance is the most essential requirement for getting jewelry insurance.