Art Claims and Insurance Carriers Once a collector decides to insure artwork under a dedicated fine art collectors’ policy, it is time to reach out to an insurance provider Role of the Insurance Provider Insurance providers work closely with insurance agents and brokers, who advise clients directly and assess
Choosing an Art Policy Standard homeowner’s (HO) and auto insurers are usually not set up to meet the specialized needs of art collectors. Fine art insurance exists specifically to address collector risks—coverage terms, valuation methods, claims handling, and the expertise required to restore or evaluate damaged works. When to
Using Specialty Glass for UV Protection UV (ultraviolet) control glazing, such as specialized glass or Plexiglas, is often recommended to protect artworks on paper from fading. While this advice is partially correct, it can be misleading if not fully explained. UV glazing can block up to 99% of ultraviolet
Policy Limitations for Art One of the most common questions art collectors ask is whether their artwork should be insured under a homeowner’s (HO) policy or covered by a separate fine art insurance policy. If you assume an “All-Risk” homeowner’s policy adequately covers valuable artwork, this assumption is usually
Why is There a Fraction on a Print? One of the most common questions new collectors ask is, “What does that fraction on a fine print mean?” The small penciled fraction—usually found beneath the image at the lower-left margin—identifies an individual print and indicates the size of the edition.
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