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Lladro Appraisal

A Lladro appraisal is a fairly common occurrence for the ValuePros team. To many people around the world, the name Lladro conjures up delicate and colorful porcelain figurines; the country of Spain; and even perhaps thoughts of culture because most of the figurines are reflective of

Appraisal Expert Witness

If something can break, bend, crack, fold, mutilate, disintegrate, malfunction, infect or explode, there is someone, somewhere who can explain how and why. As a time-tested and experienced Expert Witness, I am often asked to participate in legal actions. In our world of busy life-styles,

Signed Versus Unsigned Paintings

In the real world of art what is the difference, in terms of value, between a signed and unsigned painting by an artist? The answer briefly is, all other elements being equal, a signed piece of art will usually be valued higher than a comparable unsigned

Authenticating Oriental Rugs

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF AN ORIENTAL RUG IS AUTHENTIC There are about four different clues that most anyone can follow to determine whether a rug is authentic. The best place to start is to examine the basic construction of the top of the rug by simply

All-Inclusive Home Inventory

Recent catastrophic weather events have brought to light how a lifetime of wealth accumulation can be destroyed in a moment. Whether by nature's havoc, fire, a burst pipe, or theft, all valuables, both monetary and sentimental can be significantly damaged or destroyed. As general personal property

Updating Your Outdated Art Appraisal Report

We offer a special discounted fee schedule for updating previously certified appraisal values from a qualified report. Your updated report will be USPAP compliant as required by insurers, government agencies, and the courts.  Contact us to discuss your fee As more look to invest in art