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. The number one mistake most insureds make is not being prepared in advance. The insurance company requests an inventory of EVERYTHING inside.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 14, 2025

high end, branded, celebrity provenance) is going to sell at a high-end international auction house like Christie’s. A collection of unbranded jewelry that has no celebrity provenance may sell at a local or regional auction house. The insured ends up with a comparable, used property and not a new property.

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Penrose Appraisals

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I mean the collecting bug. Just about anything you can think of, people collect. These collections are often the most treasured items owned. A collector will often have invested a great deal of time as well as money in obtaining the pieces that comprise the collection. Really, it could be just about anything.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 14, 2024

If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important. Also, it can sometimes uncover particularly interesting details about the item's provenance.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 9, 2023

Find art buyer near me who have proven track records of sales and critical acclaim and are more likely to hold their value over time. Diversify Your Collection Diversification is an essential strategy when investing in art. Diversify Your Collection Diversification is an essential strategy when investing in art.

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La Jolla Gem Appraisal

MARCH 13, 2024

Whether you're curious about the value of your collection, planning for insurance coverage, or considering selling pieces, understanding how to appraise jewelry is essential. Step 1: Know Your Jewelry Before diving into the appraisal process, take a close look at each piece in your collection.

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Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.

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Art Peritus

JANUARY 31, 2024

Winter’s most common catastrophe requires swift action to mitigate damage and minimize any loss of value to your art collection and valuables. Burst Pipes: What to Do When Water Seeps In As the coldest winter temperatures set in, the potential for weather-related damage to homes and art collections increases significantly.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

APRIL 15, 2024

Whether you’re assessing a single piece or an entire collection, I’m here to guide you through the process and ensure it’s as smooth and informative as possible. If you’re seeking insurance coverage, the valuation may focus on replacement value. Can the artwork be accessed for inspection?

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

AUGUST 8, 2023

As an accredited art appraiser, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable a professional appraisal can be for art collectors, whether you’re planning to sell a piece, insure your collection, or just curious about its worth. Proper preparation can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and accurate appraisal process.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Whether you’re considering selling a piece, insuring your collection, or simply curious about its worth, proper preparation ensures a smooth and accurate appraisal process. Document Your Collection:** Start by creating a detailed inventory of your art collection. Here’s a guide to help you get ready: 1.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 10, 2023

They are often collected and cherished by enthusiasts who appreciate their beauty and cultural significance. Appraisals are essential for a variety of reasons, including insurance purposes, estate planning, and selling antiques. For insurance purposes, it is essential to have an accurate appraisal of antiques.

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WorthPoint

MARCH 28, 2024

In retrospect, this may have proven to be a great decision since the value of the cards has increased significantly since that time. Those who want to view ice hockey trading cards and other sports collectibles can see over two million such items in the WorthPoint Price Guide. To learn more about Dan, please visit his website.

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Antiques Dealer

MARCH 20, 2023

Antique appraisers in San Diego are professionals who specialize in assessing the value of vintage items and collectibles. Provenance The provenance of an item refers to its history and ownership over time. This report is typically used for insurance purposes.

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Penrose Appraisals

JUNE 25, 2024

Whether you need a quick valuation for possible re-sale of your items, or you are looking for a more in-depth assessment for insurance or estate planning purposes, discovering a professional nearby is crucial. Reasons to Seek and Antique Appraisal There are various reasons that someone might need or want an appraisal: Insurance coverage.

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Artifactual History Appraisal

MAY 6, 2020

The camera pictured above actually looks a lot like the one I use in my own appraisal firm for photographing client collections but your phone will be fine if that is what you have available. Provenance Paint? To add a few notes of my own, I’d like to reassure readers that you don’t need to have a fancy camera to do this.

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MIR Appraisal

JUNE 12, 2019

To counteract this, having a strong provenance is crucial and having work appraised and authenticated before attempting to sell is always beneficial to everyone involved. Another factor in the surge in demand on the art market is museums are rushing to catch up and diversity their collections as well.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Appraisals are essential for artworks of all values, including family heirlooms, sentimental pieces, and collections of varying worth. Understanding an artwork’s value aids in insurance coverage, estate planning, and equitable distribution. Some assume that once appraised, an artwork’s value remains fixed.

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WorthPoint

JUNE 4, 2024

Kruml’s project management and domain knowledge will lead development of WorthPoint Indices and its growing Vault product (June 4, 2024) – WorthPoint , the world’s largest pricing source for valuing art, antiques, and collectibles, announced today that Alan Kruml has joined the company as Vice President of Fin-Tech Indices Products.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

AUGUST 6, 2023

Art appraisers play a pivotal role in forging partnerships with museums, contributing to the collective mission of safeguarding our shared cultural legacy. Accurate Valuation for Acquisitions: Museum collections evolve through acquisitions, and accurate valuation is paramount in this process.

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Penrose Appraisals

MARCH 30, 2022

Condition, rarity, provenance, style, color, material, etc can all be important and must be considered when making comparisons. In antique and collectible first edition books, it's all about quality - a tattered copy is worth far less than a pristine copy. There are so many factors that contribute to an item's value.

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Sarasota Antique Buyers

MARCH 22, 2024

Whether you have inherited or collected antiques over the years, you need to understand some essential terms such as antique evaluation, appraisal, and liquidation. An in-person evaluation involves a professional appraiser examining the antique’s physical condition, rarity, age, and provenance to determine its value.

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Prime Appraisals

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These could include anything from furniture and jewelry to collectibles and antiques. The goal is to assign a fair market value to these items, often for purposes such as insurance, estate planning, or even divorce settlements. This could be anything from your grandma's vintage ring to your collection of rare books.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

JANUARY 18, 2022

The market value of artworks can fluctuate, making periodic appraisals essential to ensure that your collection is adequately insured. Navigating Complexities: Art appraisal involves a nuanced understanding of various factors, including provenance, condition, and the artist’s significance.

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Drishti LLC Appraisers

AUGUST 18, 2021

Appraisals are usually necessary for estate planning, estate distribution and insurance. However, with NFTs the chance of destruction or damage is unlikely and insurance is a moot point. Nonetheless, an appraisal is still an essential part of collection stewardship, ensuring that you are making a sound investment and estate planning.

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John Thomas Jewelers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Jewelry appraisals consider several factors before assigning a value to a specific piece from your collection. Factor 2 – Gemstones Next to the type of metal, gemstones are the second most important factor in the appraised value of your jewelry collection. Collectible appeal. Well-preserved patina adds value.

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ValuePros Appraisal Services

OCTOBER 7, 2020

These may include imagery, goldsmithing and painting or even more modern items such as automobiles, collectibles or residential contents. Many of these inherited objects are simply passed on without documentation and very often there is nothing to prove or attest to their provenance and transfer.

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John Thomas Jewelers

AUGUST 17, 2023

Without a proper evaluation of your jewelry’s worth, you can’t get insurance coverage for it. Jewelry appraisals are required for most insurance policies. Jewelry stores often have in-house appraisers or work with external appraisers to determine the value of jewelry for insurance purposes. Provenance or ownership history.

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Fine Art Estates

JANUARY 7, 2022

If your insurance provider has asked you to get your artwork professionally appraised, or you need it evaluated for some other reason, How Do I Get My Art Appraised will help you find a qualified appraiser, fully understand all aspects of the appraisal process, and prepare you for what a professional fine art appraisal is likely to cost.

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WCG

MAY 3, 2024

Fellowships in paper conservation will concentrate on Islamic, South and Southeast Asian, American and Contemporary collections. The fellowship carries a yearly stipend of $50,000 with a yearly $3000 travel/research allowance and yearly $1000 assistance for medical insurance. The fellowship will have a start date in September 2024.

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WCG

MAY 22, 2024

Fellowships in paper conservation will concentrate on Islamic, South and Southeast Asian, American and Contemporary collections. The fellowship carries a yearly stipend of $50,000 with a yearly $3000 travel/research allowance and yearly $1000 assistance for medical insurance. The fellowship will have a start date in September 2024.

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WorthPoint

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The world’s great museums attract thousands of visitors every day who want to look at the classic pieces, but so many more great works are in private collections. That’s where an experienced art advisor is essential to curating a cohesive collection. HW : That depends on what the client needs.

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JSK Fine Art Appraisals

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

An art appraisal is a professional assessment of an artworks value based on factors such as the artist, condition, provenance, and current market trends. As an appraiser, my role is to provide an unbiased, well-researched valuation tailored to your specific needs, whether for insurance, estate planning, donation, or sale.

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Art Peritus

JUNE 1, 2025

No matter the size, value, or substance of your art collection, good record-keeping is crucial for maintaining its history and, therefore, its value. This is especially true when dealing with blue-chip artists and valuable collectible pieces that we call “ passion assets.” Email or call us to see how we can assist. ###

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Art Peritus

APRIL 30, 2025

Collectors as Custodians: Preserving the Past In a world where trends shift rapidly, the value of certain antiques and collectibles isnt always what it once was. The Cycle of Collecting Collecting is cyclical. Regular Maintenance: Just as outdoor sculptures need periodic conservation, indoor collections also require care.

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International Society of Appraisers

MARCH 16, 2025

After that I was approached by a German provenance researcher who was looking for the famed treasures from the Lutheran Church of St. Likewise, if an object is stolen, lost or destroyed, an accurate value is needed to support a theft report, claim for compensation against the wrongdoer or an insurance claim.

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The Art Newspaper

JUNE 19, 2025

He dates this back to the start of the war in Ukraine, which “played a big role in more art collectors deciding to move their collections to freeports, especially the Geneva Freeport. We had a few cases involving important private collections accumulated over multiple generations that lacked complete provenance documentation,” Gouin says.

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