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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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Art vs. The Elements

Art Peritus

Create a disaster response checklist that includes: A list of priority artworks Instructions for emergency packing and transport Contact information for art conservators, insurers, and professional art handlers Safe evacuation routes and storage locations 2. Email, call or click HERE to see how we can assist. ###

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Passion Assets: A True Love of Collecting

Art Peritus

According to the insurance firm Marsh McLennan , luxury assets have grown in value by 123% over the past decade, establishing themselves as a meaningful asset class. However, the qualities that make passion assets so precious to collectors also expose them to unique risksrisks often not covered by standard homeowners insurance policies.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

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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Anxious collectors are increasingly turning to freeport havens, experts say

The Art Newspaper

We had a few cases involving important private collections accumulated over multiple generations that lacked complete provenance documentation,” Gouin says. Some collectors are actively exploring alternative jurisdictions for storage.

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What is the Difference Between Antique Appraisal and Valuation?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Factors such as the item’s condition, restoration, manufacturer’s mark, provenance, rarity, and demand among antique buyers are considered. When you get an appraisal, the appraiser will provide you with a legal document that can be used for various purposes such as taxes, insurance, estate planning, and wills.

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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. Appraisals can also assist in establishing provenance, which can significantly impact the value of the artwork.