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How To Find An Art Appraiser

Art Appraisal Resources

Most appraisers will have a specialty, but some appraisers are called Generalists and often handle multiple types of items, including furniture and household contents.

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Choosing an Appraiser—Essential Questions to Ask: Part I

Art Advisor's Blog

Your insurance agent has suggested that you need your art or jewelry appraised in order to put them under rider coverage. Gone should be the days when the jewelry store or art gallery that sold you the piece “guaranteed it would appraise for more than you paid.” There are many reasons you might need an appraisal of personal property.

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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

Most homeowner’s policies have a total coverage limit for household contents that is based upon a percentage of your home’s value. Most homeowner’s policies have dollar limits on jewelry, fine art, rugs, silver, collectibles, antiques, guns, etc.