Art Peritus
JUNE 22, 2025
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.
Art Appraisal Resources
JULY 13, 2023
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. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.
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Art Appraisal Resources
AUGUST 29, 2023
The appraisal report is a crucial document used for various purposes, such as insurance, taxation, sale, or donation, and is often required to be conducted by a certified appraiser to ensure its credibility. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes.
Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.
Nostalgia Antique Appraisal Services
APRIL 4, 2020
It may be the risk of selling too low, or of paying too much; the risk of being under or over-insured; the risk of not getting your fair share in a division of property; the risk of incurring tax penalties or being audited when claiming a deduction for a charitable contribution or when calculating estate taxes.
The Jewelry Appraiser
SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
If you are going to insure your jewelry you must have one. Knowing how much your items are worth will help prevent you from under-insuring or over-insuring your pieces. Insurance companies will only value an appraisal from an authority that is impartial, such as a certified jewelry appraiser.
Penrose Appraisals
JANUARY 6, 2024
Policies vary from insurance company to insurance company, but generally, there are limitations to homeowners' or renters' insurance that are important to keep in mind if you happen to own items of exceptional value. You may find that additional insurance is necessary to adequately cover you in the case of loss.
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