International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? Is it the orderly liquidation market, retail market, retail replacement market? The process for determining fair market value for a damage claim would be the same for any other intended use.

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Appraiser/appraisal Market Value Appraisal Reports Hypothetical Condition 52

Artifactual History Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Most people selling items on the secondary market who aren’t professional dealers or without access to the assistance of professional dealers will find it difficult to obtain retail prices in a sale, and can more realistically expect future sale prices to be closer to the Fair Market Value and Liquidation Value levels of the market.

Retail Replacement Value 130

Retail Replacement Value Appraiser/appraisal Appraisal Reports Market Value 130

Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

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. Please discuss how the values for the different types of appraisals may differ and why?

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Appraiser/appraisal Insurance Antiques and Decorative Arts Market Value 130