Furniture Insurance Provenance 
The Art Newspaper
JUNE 19, 2025
for antiques and 25% for furniture; as of 14 May, the US and China have agreed to reduce tariff rates on each other for 90 days, including a 20% tariff tied to fentanyl). We have clients who have imported some high-end design furniture, purchased before those tariffs came into place, which has cost them $200,000 in import duties.”
Art Peritus
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Why Provenance is Paramount As the holiday season approaches with calendars full of significant auctions and art fairs, you’re probably finding your inbox filled with emails reflecting on the sales trends expected to shape the market in the coming year. Allen, and the Ann and Gordon Getty Collection.
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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. The next level down of value is Actual Cash Value.
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.
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. Some insurance providers offer discounts on policies for the installation of water-detection devices from their recommended vendors.
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. Some insurance providers offer discounts on policies for the installation of water-detection devices from their recommended vendors.
Antiques Dealer
MARCH 20, 2023
They range from furniture to jewelry and other decorative pieces. For example, a piece of furniture that is several hundred years old is likely to be more valuable than one that is only a few decades old. Provenance The provenance of an item refers to its history and ownership over time.
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