by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Jan 5, 2024 | All, Appraisal
Before you can sell art in an auction, you may need to get it appraised. Auctions often require documents from a professional art appraiser, especially if you hope to sell your art for a large sum of money. A professional art appraisal estimates the value of a work of...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Nov 1, 2023 | All, Appraisal
Art possesses the remarkable ability to captivate, inspire, and provoke emotions like no other form of expression. Many people collect art that reflects their passion and discerning taste. But what happens when the time comes to part ways with the works that you or a...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Aug 9, 2023 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
Estate taxes can be confusing. Many estates include assets that are hard to assign a dollar value. All the same, you need to know what each asset is worth to know what taxes are due. In this blog post, we will go over the basics of estate taxes in Washington State and...
by Alyssa Stevens | Jun 14, 2023 | All, Antique Jewelry, Appraisal
For centuries, jade jewelry has captivated the hearts of people around the world with its exquisite beauty and profound symbolism. Revered in many cultures around the world, jade holds a special place as a symbol of harmony, eternity, virtue, wealth, and protection....
by Alyssa Stevens | May 12, 2023 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
So you have a large collection of some kind, and you’re ready to get rid of it. But first, you have some questions: will other people want to buy the items you’ve amassed? Is now a good time to sell? You may have spent countless hours searching for the items in your...
by Alyssa Stevens | Mar 30, 2023 | All, Appraisal
Are you a coin collector looking to part with your collection, or maybe someone who inherited a family member’s coin collection? Whether you are a novice or veteran collector, you likely know that some coins are far more valuable than others. You need to know whether...
