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Why do you need to have extra insurance coverage for fine art & jewelry?

International Society of Appraisers

” Specifically, many people may not realize that traditional homeowners insurance policies typically have coverage limits that may not be sufficient to adequately protect high-valued property such as fine art, jewelry, or luxury items. Their expertise ensures that the valuation is accurate.

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

However, the qualities that make passion assets so precious to collectors also expose them to unique risksrisks often not covered by standard homeowners insurance policies. This makes it critical to secure proper coverage.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Appraisals can also assist in establishing provenance, which can significantly impact the value of the artwork. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

While it might be possible to scour the auction market for years searching for an offering similar to the lost item and then obtain that item at a much lower price, this is not the function of insurance coverage. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.

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The Collector

Penrose Appraisals

However, certain collectibles and antiques are not eligible for replacement cost coverage. A standard insurance policy written to provide replacement value for losses would perhaps go into the market to find out what the dress costs to buy new. And some policies simply exclude art and collectibles outright.

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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

Understand Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy The biggest problem I see after a devastating loss is underinsurance, meaning that homeowners suffer a loss yet fail to recover tens of thousands of dollars just at the time when they have lost everything they hold dear. How do you prevent this? The purpose of an inventory is two-fold.

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Replacement Value Appraisal vs. Fair Market Value Appraisal: Understanding the Difference

ValuePros Appraisal Services

. – It is typically used for insurance purposes to ensure adequate coverage. This method takes into account factors such as supply and demand, condition, age, and provenance of the item. – It takes into consideration supply and demand, condition, age, and provenance.