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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

A generalist appraiser has to value everting from coffee makers to oriental rugs to Russian teacups to antique spinning wheels. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. The appraiser will always pay close attention to condition and take it into account.

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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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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

That is, unless you happen to know that a similar work by that artist has just sold for $25,000 at auction. If you know the artist’s name, you can use one of the auction databases (listed below) that appraisers and dealers subscribe to. The problem is, of course, how will you know that happened unless you have it appraised?

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How to Find and Choose and Antiques Appraiser Near You

Penrose Appraisals

A skilled appraiser carefully studies the history, authenticity, and condition of each item to determine their worth. A professional appraiser is one who has received training and area certified in the accurate assessment of value, authenticity, condition, and other important aspects of antiques, fine art, and other personal property.

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Common Myths About Art Appraisal Debunked

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Authentication involves verifying the legitimacy of an artwork, a distinct process often undertaken by experts in the artist’s oeuvre. Understanding an artwork’s value aids in insurance coverage, estate planning, and equitable distribution. Some assume that once appraised, an artwork’s value remains fixed.

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Passing on Your Passion Assets

Art Peritus

They may focus on specific genres, eras, or artists, creating a collection with a certain theme or meaning, or they may broaden their scope to incorporate greater variety to reflect their personality or lifestyle. There is no “right way” to collect. Having no estate plan in place is easily the worst scenario.

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Passing on Your Passion Assets

Art Peritus

They may focus on specific genres, eras, or artists, creating a collection with a certain theme or meaning, or they may broaden their scope to incorporate greater variety to reflect their personality or lifestyle. There is no “right way” to collect. Having no estate plan in place is easily the worst scenario.