When you see the designation ISA CAPP after an appraiser’s name, it identifies the highest level of credentialing offered by the International Society of Appraisers
You’ve seen them before – vintage, serene oil-on-canvas paintings of generic scenes: sandy dunes with seagulls, crashing waves with seagulls, a sailboat at sea (again
Some auction results can’t be trusted. For example, at the time this post was written, the top 8 past sale results from a LiveAuctioneers search
While traditional investment vehicles are routinely monitored, corporate art collections rarely receive the same attention. They are often acquired, displayed or stored, and then their
Why Does My Item Have Two Different Values? Fair Market Value vs. Replacement Value Explained If you’ve ever had an item appraised for both insurance
Some fun history for this winter morning: Did you know that throughout much of American and European history, squirrels were popular house pets? They were
Donating personal property to a qualified organization can help protect the legacy of your treasured items. It can also be a tax-efficient move for a
If you’ve ever hired an appraiser or started researching the process, you’ve probably come across the term USPAP. Here’s what it means, why it matters,
What is a Catalogue Raisonné? You can’t simply Google an artist to see all of their known works. Works are often tucked away in private
If you’ve been researching appraisals for estate tax, charitable donation, gift tax, or another tax-related purpose, you’ve likely encountered the term “IRS qualified appraiser.” The
An appraiser’s role is not necessarily to determine whether something is “worth anything,” but rather to prove value in situations of consequence, such as reporting
In light of recent news related to auction fees, here is a brief background on the buyer’s premium. The buyer’s premium was introduced in the
If you’ve recently inherited some personal property, cleared out a family home, or simply started wondering what a few things around the house might sell
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