Valuation Principles & Insights
Read expert guides and insights into the valuation process of fine art, antiques and collectibles.
Discover how fashion, rarity, provenance and condition impacts value, what insurers require, and how our experts determine market worth.
The convergence of artificial intelligence within the field of fine art, antiques and collectibles has manifested one of the most intriguing technological adaptions of the modern era. Traditionally, determining the worth, origin, and authenticity…
The concept of inheritance has undergone a significant transformation in the last decade or so, shifting from a perceived windfall of generational wealth into what many modern heirs now describe as a logistical and…
For much of the 20th and early 21st centuries, insurance valuations done for fine art, antiques, and collectibles were accomplished a certain way only. In-person, and by a recognised valuer producing a signed appraisal…
Valuation has always been a cornerstone of the art, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles world. Traditionally, it meant taking an object to an expert, letting them examine it in person, and receiving a written opinion…
Whether you’re an experienced collector, a curator, or someone who has inherited some valuable items, a common but often neglected question is: How often should you reappraise your art, antiques or collectibles? Values are…
Valuation is a fundamental part of the art, antiques, and collectibles world. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, an heir to a family estate, or simply someone with a few intriguing items tucked away, understanding…
When assessing the value of art, antiques, or collectibles, it’s easy to focus on the object itself, its appearance, materials, condition, and maker. But one of the most powerful drivers of value lies not…
When it comes to valuing art, antiques or collectibles, the words valuation, evaluation and appraisal are often thrown about interchangeably. In casual discussions they are often generally accepted as meaning the same thing. However,…
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Every clockmaking county has had its turn to shine with the creation of these mechanical timekeepers. From ancient Greece, with the Antikythera mechanism, to eleventh century China with Su Yong’s water-powered clock, 15th century…