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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

Whether it is dividiing an estate, buying insurance, making non-cash charitable contribiutions or one of many other scenarios, an appraiser can help you and your family to make better decisions. Protect What Matters Most Nearly everyone knows the value of having homeowners insurance in case of fire, theft, or other loss to your home.

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Insights on Auction Sales: Howard Pyle Painting, Pokémon Cards

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. Placer Auctions , based near Sacramento, California, recently held a 341-lot sale that perfectly captured this trend.

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Local Antique Appraisers: How to Find a Reputable Antique Appraiser near Me?

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Whether you’re looking to sell, insure, or simply understand the worth of your collectible, an accurate appraisal is essential. These institutions handle high-end antique sales and can provide more formal and widely accepted appraisals, particularly for rare or high-value items.

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Insurance: Protecting Your Collection

Art Peritus

Desantis Should You Consider Insurance? Surprisingly, many collectors of “passion assets” don’t think to protect these valuables with insurance. However, in truth there is no “minimum value” to mandate insuring one’s treasured valuables and virtually ALL collections can benefit substantially from being insured.

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Why Get a Diamond Appraisal for Your Engagement Ring

GIA 4Cs

A diamond appraisal is an evaluation of a diamond or piece of diamond jewelry, usually for insurance or estate purposes. An appraisal may be needed for a variety of reasons (insurance, donation, estate, divorce, etc.). For example, an insurance replacement value is generally much higher than a fair market value.

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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. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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Documenting Your Art Collection

Fine Art Estates

Most Fine Art Insurance professionals will agree that the best way to ensure that an insured loss is settled quickly and fairly is by properly documenting your art collection. Providing Proof: Proving you possessed an artwork can be as easy as having a photograph of it on the wall of your home and a related bill of sale.