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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. The IRS Requires a formal written appraisal by a Qualified Art Appraiser for any fine art donated with a value over $5000.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

You may also see this level of the market described as “replacement cost,” which is a term used by the International Society of Appraisers. In my firm’s appraisal assignments, I’ve found that Retail Replacement Value is the main level of value used in fine art and antique insurance coverage. The next level is Fair Market Value.

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How Do I Get My Art Appraised?

Fine Art Estates

They proposed to the IRS that this new organization, made up of many the most knowledgeable and respected art dealers around the country, could help to establish consistent standards for evaluating the fair market value of artworks. They gather information from over 979 auction houses from around the world.

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How to Know When You Need an Appraisal

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Whether you inherited a painting, purchased a piece years ago, or are considering donating to a museum, there are many reasons why an appraisal might be necessary. Estate Planning and Inheritance When artwork is part of an estate, appraisals help with fair distribution among heirs and can be required for estate tax filings.