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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. Appraisals are crucial in the art market, providing essential information about artworks' value, authenticity, and condition.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

These are examples of the questions that appraisers are faced with just about every day. Many people may be surprised that your average appraiser may or may not be able to tell you "what it's worth" on the spot. The appraiser must answer all of these questions. Can you tell me what it's worth? Identification.

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A Client's Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser

Artifactual History Appraisal

A Note from the Co-Editor: As an appraiser, I frequently invite new clients to send me pictures of their items so I can review them in advance and better assist with designing an appraisal scope of work that is most appropriate to their needs. There are some objects that are not well-suited for evaluating through photographs.

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Valuing and Substantiating Charitable Art Contributions

Art Appraisal Resources

What is a Charitable Contribution Appraisal? A charitable contribution appraisal refers to the process of determining the value of a non-cash donation made to a charitable organization. In order to claim a tax deduction, the donor in most cases is required to obtain an appraisal from a qualified appraiser.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser. Appraisers also use comparative analysis to provide a basis for estimating the artwork’s potential market value. This ensures integrity in their valuation process.

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Selling American Paintings to Buyers Doesn’t Have to be Hard. Read These 5 Tips

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

American art collectors can be a diverse lot and they take a wide-ranging interest in artists ranging from John Singer Sargent to Georgia OKeefe. Seek help from American art appraisers The first tip is to consult with American art appraisers. An appraiser has studied American history and art theory.

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Finding Phyfe: America’s Elusive Furniture Maker

Veritas Art Appraisals

So, in regards to an antique furniture appraisal, setting eyes upon a piece of Phyfe furniture would be like discovering the holy grail of American antique furniture! Scottish-born Duncan Phyfe (1768-1854) was the most sought-after furniture maker in.