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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. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal report is a crucial document used for various purposes, such as insurance, taxation, sale, or donation, and is often required to be conducted by a certified appraiser to ensure its credibility. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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Maximizing Your Estate Liquidation: Essential Tips for the Best Results

Sarasota Antique Buyers

It is also important to watch for valuable items like stock certificates, deeds, titles, trusts, and life insurance policy documents. You may have to make a decision and sell your estate quickly—possibly due to estate taxes, cash flow problems, or unpaid bills.

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A Question of Value: Reasons to Appraise Your Jewelry

Gemology Resources

Appraisals can be done for the purpose of insurance, estate planning, and protection, or simply to gain a better understanding of the market value of the item. To insure your jewelry Having your jewelry appraised is essential if you plan to insure it.