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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

Scottish-born Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was the most sought-after furniture maker in. Continue Reading The post Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker appeared first on Veritas Art Appraisals & Consulting.

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Why Artists Should Stop Donating Art

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Current tax laws only allow artists to write off the expenses spent on the physical art supplies. Only donate to the charities or organizations you already support Split the proceeds with the non-profit 50 - 50 - this is in alignment with current artist gallery agreements and is a fair to both the artist and the non-profit.

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Sell Out : The Definitive Guide to Selling Your Art Online Without Losing Your Mind

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Book Review of Sell Out by Rachel Wilkins As a professional Art Appraiser, consultant, and fine artist myself, I have read many books on the art business. This one stands out from the others as being written with practical and no-nonsense advice for professional artists.

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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. Similarly, an artist who has recently passed away may see a surge in interest and therefore value.

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Valuing and Substantiating Charitable Art Contributions

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She has also worked in the art business since 1994 as a consultant and artist herself, former gallery owner and professional appraiser. Shelley Hall is a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers with Fine Arts Specialty.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

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An appraiser will start by documenting all information about the art piece or collection including its artist, title, date of creation, history of ownership, and publication history. It is important to consult with both legal and tax professionals when implementing estate tax planning strategies involving art.

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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

American art collectors can be a diverse lot and they take a wide-ranging interest in artists ranging from John Singer Sargent to Georgia OKeefe. Seek help from American art appraisers The first tip is to consult with American art appraisers. That can be fairly simple with more recent paintings by an artist who is still alive.