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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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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. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value.

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Insurance: Protecting Your Collection

Art Peritus

Desantis Should You Consider Insurance? Surprisingly, many collectors of “passion assets” don’t think to protect these valuables with insurance. However, in truth there is no “minimum value” to mandate insuring one’s treasured valuables and virtually ALL collections can benefit substantially from being insured.

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Insuring and Valuation Updates in more Dynamic Markets

ValuePros Appraisal Services

By Ray Nugent Fine Art Insurers require more frequent valuation updates for Fine Art items than other less dynamic markets. Conversely, a low auction sale can impact a genre and other works by the artist. Insurers are keenly aware of this phenomenon and therefore, require regular valuations updates, typically, every 2-3 years.

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The Collector

Penrose Appraisals

There may be many fond memories associated with examples that were gifted, purchased while traveling, or found hidden away in a box at an estate sale. At some point, the collector needs to turn his or her attention to insuring what has been patiently and joyously gathered over the years. Tragically, the dress is lost in a fire.

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Where To Buy Diamond Jewelry?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

It’s important to have a budget in mind and to be aware of any additional fees, such as buyer’s premiums, that may be added to the final sale price. Pawn Shops: While not typically the first choice for diamond purchases, some pawn shops may have diamonds and diamond jewelry for sale at discounted prices.

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Replacement Value Appraisal vs. Fair Market Value Appraisal: Understanding the Difference

ValuePros Appraisal Services

This type of appraisal is commonly used when insuring personal property, as it provides a realistic estimate of the funds needed to replace the item in case of loss, damage, or theft. – It is typically used for insurance purposes to ensure adequate coverage. – It considers depreciation, quality, and condition of the item.