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Ron Perelman's $410m insurance trial is testing the limits of art valuation

The Art Newspaper

But how does a market, increasingly professionalised, complex and litigated, quantify a quality as elusive as “oomph”? Again, the debate focused less on physical condition and more on perception, and its impact on price. The insurers dispute the damage, as well as Perelman’s claim that he never attempted to sell the works afterward.

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Determining Fair Market Value Part I

International Society of Appraisers

This often requires careful analysis of market trends, the availability and reliability of comparable sales, and an understanding of how the property would perform under typical market conditions involving a willing buyer and a willing seller. December 2024) is only 16 pages and uses clear headings to help you find key information quickly.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Yes, the 2024 edition is the most current version of USPAP. We will be using the 2024 Edition until a new edition comes out. You do not write it as “2024-2025 USPAP” – it’s just 2024 Edition. What is the quality of diamond jewelry? It has similar qualities. You end up with a new ring.

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Up To Eleven: Collecting Guitar Amps

WorthPoint

In January 2025, a Vox AC15 from 1960 in excellent condition and in full working order went for an incredible $18,000 on an online marketplace. A 1955 Fender Bandmaster sold in 2024 for over $9000 at Juliens. Investing in a high-quality tube amp such as a 100-Watt head is likely to pay dividends in the future.

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Australian Black Opals: Making Waves with Collectors

Invaluable

A natural wonder that has seen its star quality rise of late, the Australian black opal is the crème de la crème of its gemstone world. Black opals need very specific geological conditions to form, which adds to their scarcity. Brightness is generally graded from an exceptional B1, with the lowest quality deemed as B5.

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Cool Collectibles: Antique and Vintage Fans

WorthPoint

However, as electricity became available across North America in the 1880s, and before central air conditioning became the norm, creating a nice breeze was much easier after an American engineer invented the first electric fan to circulate cool air. Values are influenced by rarity, materials, condition, and overall design.

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Saudi Arabia helps cultural businesses reach global audiences

The Art Newspaper

This support is particularly crucial for the handicrafts sector, where many enterprises are by their nature small-scale and individual artisans might have the skills to make high-quality products, but not the modern business skills, market access, and resources needed to effectively position their work or scale into larger, more competitive markets.

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