We specialize in the appraisal of photography and postwar and contemporary art in the following categories:
Appraisals are vital for protecting your art investment. With art values fluctuating, updating insurance coverage every three years ensures adequate protection against damage or loss.
For estate matters, appraisals determine fair market value for estate tax purposes and support estate planning by clarifying asset values for gifting, donations, or equitable distribution.
In cases of damage or loss, appraisals help restore the insured party’s pre-loss financial position by providing valuations such as replacement value, fair market value, or salvage value.
When downsizing, selling assets, or evaluating an art collection, appraisals offer unbiased valuations to support informed decisions.
Equitable distribution appraisals ensure fair allocation of assets in estate settlements, divorce, partnership dissolutions, or bankruptcy cases.
The IRS requires appraisals by a “qualified appraiser” for charitable donations over $5,000. These must meet specific guidelines, including submission of IRS Form 8283, to ensure the deduction is allowed.
Open to the Public is a Los Angeles–based fine art appraisal and consulting firm serving private collectors, corporate clients, and art advisors.
Serving Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Pasadena, Portland, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Seattle, Silicon Valley, West Hollywood, and beyond.
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