Appraisal Group USA

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Perhaps you know to the decimal point how much you paid for cars, furniture or fine art. Of course, the intrinsic value of a top tier painting is going to remain pretty steady or increase, but how many of us harbor the top 2% of the world’s finest art? One of the benefits of having an appraisal now is clearing the waters.

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Harrison Appraisals

JULY 19, 2019

As you ponder ways to beat the summer heat, don’t forget your antique furniture. High temperatures, humidity, water and direct sunlight can alter both the appearance and structural integrity of most 18 th and 19 th century furniture. Antique furniture will survive intact in temperatures of 70-72 degrees Fahrenheit and RH of 50 percent.

Furniture

Prime Appraisals

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Personal property appraisers play a key role in making sure you get the most out of your estate sale. This is where personal property appraisers step in. You might have a lot of different items, from furniture to jewelry, and each one has its own story and value. Appraisers really know their stuff.

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McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Written by Kirsten Rabe Smolensky, JD, ISA CAPP As an appraiser, I have worked on a lot of insurance claims , including losses due to fire, theft, transit damage, and flood. Most insurance companies will require an appraisal to insure these items. For example, assume that you have three nice, original paintings in your home.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

JULY 29, 2020

My article is republished below or you can also read it online at Worthwhile Magazine™ : “This is an opinion piece, and a manifesto of sorts, born out of my personal thoughts working in the appraisal field about the widespread confusion and discomfort about how to mix antiques and art in contemporary homes.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Art Peritus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Whether collecting fine art, antique furniture, jewelry, wine, automobiles, or memorabilia, “caveat emptor” (buyer beware) will always be the primary rule to follow. Spotting fake antique furniture and decorative art nowadays is becoming increasingly difficult thanks to modern technology. Here are some specific things to look for.

Furniture

Artifactual History Appraisal

JANUARY 31, 2017

In many cases, if you have available capital to invest, you're better off directing it to a mutual fund or similar traditional investment infrastructure than buying paintings with the expectation that a few years down the road they will greatly increase in value. Do landscape paintings sooth you, or do you enjoy Impressionist cafe scenes?

Collectibles

ValuePros Appraisal Services

AUGUST 7, 2020

Today in our VALUEPROS blog, we will discuss some important facts regarding these collections, that as experienced appraisers, we think are interesting to know. These collections are made up of paintings, sculptures, object art, drawings, engravings and others. Do you want to value your collection of objects? Contact Us!

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Old Crows Antiques

JULY 19, 2021

The term “vintage furniture” simply means that the pieces were made at some point within the last century. Uncommon types of antiques are items that were never mass-produced, such as paintings, jewelry, and pottery. Antique Appraisal Before you can sell an antique, you’ll need to get an appraisal.

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Jerry's Antiques and Estates

AUGUST 1, 2023

Check the Furniture Hardware Hardware is a crucial element to consider while inspecting antique furniture. You can learn more about the history, craftsmanship, and potential value of a piece of furniture by looking at the hardware. To verify their state and legitimacy, thoroughly examine their components.

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Art Advisor's Blog

JUNE 21, 2019

Last Thursday I was scheduled for a day trip to Midland, TX for an estate appraisal. The gallery space is broad, well-lit and dotted with just a few items of furniture, giving the viewer a chance to sit and contemplate a favorite painting or imagine it in their own home. The gallery’s focus is Post-Impressionist and Modern art.

Fine Art

WorthPoint

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

While he has an extensive background in antiques and collectibles, even Seippel did not have a handy inventory of his possessions, including photos, appraisals, and the history behind his collections. Documenting that goes beyond just the appraised value of a particular piece. Seippel explained, There is a story behind everything.

Insurance

Art Peritus

MAY 9, 2023

Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Garland Ross, Art Peritus is an Art Appraisal, Advisory, and Collection Management firm serving clients worldwide, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Florida, Colorado, and London. Tell us about your appraisal business. They typically have quite a bit of furniture and decorative art to sell.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

Art Peritus

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

How Provenance Can Push Sales Sky High One always expects a painting by Pablo Picasso to sell well at auction, but sometimes a painting’s provenance helps push it into stratospheric heights. Case in point is the artist’s painting “Femme à la Montre,” 1932 that just sold at Sotheby’s for close to $140 million dollars.

Provenance

Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

The time of year when calls to our Art Crisis Management team are on the rise from clients and insurance adjusters reporting water-related damage to artwork, furniture, and other valued possessions. Because what you need in a disaster isn’t just an art appraiser. February is dubbed the start of “Burst Pipe Season” at Art Peritus.

Insurance

Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

The time of year when calls to our Art Crisis Management team are on the rise from clients and insurance adjusters reporting water-related damage to artwork, furniture, and other valued possessions. Because what you need in a disaster isn’t just an art appraiser. February is dubbed the start of “Burst Pipe Season” at Art Peritus.

Insurance

Art Advisor's Blog

JULY 11, 2019

There are many reasons you might need an appraisal of personal property. Your insurance agent has suggested that you need your art or jewelry appraised in order to put them under rider coverage. Your client with the large estate has just died and her personal property must be appraised. But where to begin?

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WorthPoint

APRIL 17, 2024

Every collector or vintage enthusiast dreams of that one big score—the piece of roadside furniture that turns out to be worth thousands or that long-closeted box containing a rare book in pristine condition. When she took the painting home, she had no way of knowing it would be a bigger story than just a great find.

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Fine Art Estates

JUNE 4, 2021

So, I thought that if I had a policy with a personal property limit of $500,000, and a $25,000 painting was stolen from my home, it would be completely covered, less the deductible of course. House Fire, Pixaby Many of your possessions like clothes, furniture, and appliances are covered, in most cases, by a replacement value.

Fine Art

Artifactual History Appraisal

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Karla's account of what she learned through the process of deciding what to keep following the passing of both her grandmothers reminds me so much of what I witness with my appraisal clients. As a USPAP-compliant appraiser, I am bound by confidentiality in my work, so I am especially delighted to be able to post Karla's first-person account.

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Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Set of Seven Round Polychrome Painted Masonite Pennsylvania Dutch-style Hex Signs. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist

Invaluable

APRIL 24, 2024

Some of the most celebrated of the American folk artists include: Shaker Furniture: Simplicity and Functionality Rare Shaker Red-Painted Pine and Figured Maple Two-Drawer Work Table, Probably New Hampshire, c. Set of Seven Round Polychrome Painted Masonite Pennsylvania Dutch-style Hex Signs. Gee’s Bend Quilt, Bettie B.

Maker/Artist

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

MAY 5, 2014

And in just four decades, they assembled one of the most important private art collections of the 20th century, stocking their tiny apartment floor-to-ceiling with Chuck Close sketches, paintings by Roy Lichtenstein, and sculptures by Andy Goldsworthy. She enrolled with him in painting and drawing classes at NYU.

Collectibles

Mark Hill

JULY 4, 2022

Detail of a large panel of carved and painted terracotta tiles, by Ron Hitchins. Thousands of Tiles Hitchins was a highly prolific artist with a vast output, and he worked with ceramic, plaster, metals, Perspex, fibreglass, wood, paint, ink, Biro, and felt-tip pen across his active period of some sixty years.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

WorthPoint

JANUARY 29, 2025

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. and Canada who operate their own antiques and vintage or estate sale/appraisal businesses and are divided into three age groups: 20 to 40, 40 to 60, and 60 to 80.

Antiques and Decorative Arts

International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 16, 2025

Kline to join us at this year’s ISA Assets Conference to present his lecture Appraiser Self-Protection: Avoiding Title and Ownership Claims ! In which contexts do art lawyers collaborate with appraisers? Working with appraisers, law enforcement offices often declare the value of seized or forfeited artwork.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

TwoRobert Deyber acrylic on canvas paintings titled Blow Up Doll sold at Link Auctions for $18,750 each, a bit less than their previous sale in December 2024, where they fetched $25,000. Miller and Miller had a fantastic Canadian Furniture auction on February 8, 2025. Here are the items that I found to be most interesting.

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