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So You Found A John George Brown Painting?

Harrison Appraisals

In fact, his true calling was painting. Genre Painter Brown painted both landscapes and portraits. However, by the mid-1870s, he began focusing almost exclusively on painting the working children of late 19 th century America. Brown’s street urchin paintings include specific themes that contributed to their popularity.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? In a damage claim, it is important to ask your client if there is a specific definition of fair market value you should use. Chapter 11 in the Core Course Manual discusses insurance coverage and claims.

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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

Art doesn't handle temperature and humidity fluctuations well, and if you own a very small, very expensive painting, it might make sense to tuck it in the car with you rather than risk leaving it in the house.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

So, I thought that if I had a policy with a personal property limit of $500,000, and a $25,000 painting was stolen from my home, it would be completely covered, less the deductible of course. Depending on the damage, it may not be desirable to file a claim. I was wrong. Louis, Missouri.

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