Why You May Not Need to Hire an Appraiser
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 for, your first instinct might be to call an appraiser. That instinct makes sense, but depending on your situation, it may not be the right first step. In some cases, […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Donating Personal Property
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 collector, estate, or organization. Non-cash charitable donation is a fairly straightforward process, but does require some planning. The IRS has specific requirements related to timing and documentation, and donors who […]
Squirrels in Early Portraits
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 loved for their intelligent and amusing nature, often kept for children of well-to-do families, as a way to learn responsibility and empathy. Squirrels were such popular and stylish companions, they […]
What Is “Factory Art”? A Quick Guide to Mass-Produced Paintings
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 with seagulls), a harbor scene, a country landscape with every landmark imaginable (a stream, fluffy trees, an old cottage, an old truck, a small waterfall), with majestic mountains in the […]
