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The appraisal can be done at any time after the donation is accepted up until the filing of your taxes for the year. If the appraiser is called first, the appraisal for charitabledonation is only valid for six weeks prior to a donation being made. Call us after the artwork has been accepted for donation.
This can give you an idea of the appraiser’s level of professionalism and the quality of their work. It is also important that you have your appraisal updated regularly to make sure that your valuations accurately reflect any changes in the market or condition of the item.
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