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Anxious collectors are increasingly turning to freeport havens, experts say

The Art Newspaper

There has been an expansion of art storage facilities in fire-safe locations following the Los Angeles fires in January Photo: Adobe Stock Photo/toa555 Given the severity of recent natural disasters, insurance costs continue to rise and it is almost impossible to completely protect a collection.

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So, after visiting Art Basel, you want to move to Switzerland—what next?

The Art Newspaper

That means paying rent and expenses, but also covering things like health insurance. And if you are self-employed, you have to register and provide proof that you will be able to support yourself. The cost of living is relatively high in Switzerland, so keep that in mind when budgeting.

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Jewelry Appraisal Guide: Understand & Find Jewelry Appraisers

Invaluable

How much should you insure them for? Ideally, your appraisal will result in a reliable price estimate for insurance, tax or resale value. Sold for $2,500 via Doyle New York (February 2020). Retail Replacement Value for Insurance Coverage People will often get a Retail Replacement Value appraisal for insurance prices.

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Great Discoveries: 1700s Glass Bottles Found at Mount Vernon

WorthPoint

These antique glass bottles from the 1700s sold for $1,825 in 2020. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. Those wanting to view more antique glass bottles can see more than 584,000 items in the WorthPoint Price Guide. To learn more about Dan, please visit his website.

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Great Discoveries: Antique Roman Bracelets Found in Wales

WorthPoint

This Roman bronze fertility bracelet sold for $42 in 2020. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. Those who want to view antique Roman bracelets can see thousands of such items in the WorthPoint Price Guide. To learn more about Dan, please visit his website.

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Why you need an art appraisal for estate planning

Drishti LLC Appraisers

In January 2020, I got a call from clients who had recently lost their mother. In this case it was not a high value object, but if it had been high value an insurance appraisal would have helped retain that value. One of the great benefits is preserving the stories of objects.

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Fine Art Insurance 101

Fine Art Estates

Three Insurance Experts Explain the Intricacies of Insuring Your Art Collection I am often asked by clients if they should cover their art under their homeowner’s insurance (HO) or if they should investigate insuring their art with a separate fine art collectors’ policy.