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The Importance of Contemporary Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Art Acquisitions Art collectors, museums, galleries, and private individuals interested in purchasing contemporary Paintings, Sculpture, Photography, or Fine Art Prints might seek an appraisal to ensure they make an informed investment. When Might You Need a Contemporary Art Appraisal?

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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Protective Measures For fine paintings, prints, and photographs, museum-grade framing is essential. Collectors should consider separate art insurance coverage instead of relying solely on traditional homeowners insurance.

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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

If you understand these commonalities, you can ask the right questions to ensure that your coverage is adequate. Most homeowner’s policies have a total coverage limit for household contents that is based upon a percentage of your home’s value. At this point, you know you have at least $7,000 worth of fine art.

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Lost Fine Art: ‘Medicine’ by Gustav Klimt

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Independent, certified reports for Estate Settlement , Equitable Distribution, Insurance, Divorce, Charitable Donation, and Buy/Sell of: – Paintings – Prints – Watercolors – Drawings – Photographs – Sculptures OBTAINING INSURANCE COVERAGE APPRAISAL We have produced Certified Reports accepted by all Insurers, for (..)

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need an insurance appraisal update?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

​A client recently called us to update an insurance appraisal for original Andy Warhol prints. For example, if you bought an original artwork 5 years ago for $10,000, and that artwork is now worth $100,000, you need an updated insurance appraisal to ensure adequate coverage amount for an insurance policy.

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Blame it on Audubon: Part Four

Art Services 2000

The monetary value of artworks hadn't held great interest for me, as I my previous concerns had to do with the dollar amount of fine art insurance coverage required to properly protect the art works I had borrowed for my exhibitions. I was very happy when he asked me to act as his assistant while he conducted his appraisals.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

This usually ends with a printed document that describes the piece and assigns a price or range of prices that represent the expert’s best value estimate. Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Coverage People will often get a Retail Replacement Value appraisal for insurance prices. Sold for $2,500 via Doyle New York (February 2020).