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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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WCG Private Practice Seminar

WCG

Morning session : Presentations focused on contracting essentials, legal entity setup, business insurance, and taxation. Morning Sessions: Casey Wigglesworth Vice President Fine Art Insurance with Huntington Block Casey Wigglesworth is Vice President of Programs at Huntington T. Block Insurance Agency.

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How to become an Antiques Dealer

Old Crows Antiques

There is so much more to the industry than just furniture—think about textiles, lighting, porcelain, and other decorative arts—just soak up as much knowledge as you can. The rent you pay for your stall space covers all the expenses of starting a business, including licenses, taxes, insurance, and a social media presence.

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WCG Private Practice Seminar Summary, Part II

WCG

Panelists (in order as they appeared on stage): Julia Brennan, Caring for Textiles Anna Ersenkal, District Art Conservation, LLC Connie Stromberg, Stromberg Conservation, LLC. Julia Brennan : has worked for over 30 years in the DC area as a textile conservator. Naval Lodge No. Howard Wellman, Wellman Conservation, LLC.

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Assets 2025: Interview with Tom Kline

International Society of Appraisers

TK : Washington is well known as a museum city with the Smithsonian’s 21 museums here, but there are also numerous private museums, most notably the Phillips Collection and the Corcoran and Textile Museum, which are now part of George Washington University.