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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

As an avid collector and wearer of vintage couture, I’ve personally experienced firsthand the magnetism of these timeless treasures—and as an appraiser, I’ve seen how important it is to accurately understand their value for estate tax, insurance coverage, and equitable distribution.

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9 Reasons Why Should You Hire an ISA Personal Property Appraiser

International Society of Appraisers

There are numerous reasons to seek a professional appraisal, including planning insurance coverage, charitable donations, probate of an estate, or simply determining the value of your tangible assets. An ISA appraiser plays an important role in providing the fair value so that an equitable settlement can be determined.

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What Documentation Do I Need for a Jewelry Appraisal

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Insurance Purposes: Insurance companies often require detailed documentation for jewelry appraisals to determine coverage amounts and premiums accurately. One of the primary purposes of a written jewelry appraisal is to facilitate insurance coverage. This includes information about the materials used (e.g.,

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy. As a personal property appraiser, my role encompasses tangible property including fine art, antiques, furniture, and collectibles.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

While it might be possible to scour the auction market for years searching for an offering similar to the lost item and then obtain that item at a much lower price, this is not the function of insurance coverage. Fair Market Value is also frequently encountered in equitable distribution and family distribution appraisal reports.

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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. Many insurance companies require a professional art appraisal to determine the appropriate coverage and premiums.

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Lost Fine Art: ‘Medicine’ by Gustav Klimt

ValuePros Appraisal Services

FINE ART APPRAISERS Our staff of experts certify the value of hundreds of pieces of fine art every month.