Conducting a walk-through in a gentleman’s last lodging with his daughter, reference was made to the above being “just a print”. This carborundum etching by Antoni Tapies (1923-2012) created during the late 1980’s would appear in a commercial gallery for a little more than $25,000.00.
A bronze sculpture resting on a table top sold recently for over $11,000.00 at auction, whereas the family had received a “generous” offer for $800 to purchase by a local individual.
Asset Shepherding has merit when reflecting on the two hours billed for professional service equivalent to $600 total versus misjudging over $36,000.00 with just two items. You could say this process of allowing a professional to shed light on the value of a family member’s possessions is a good investment.
The only Indian basket in the apartment would typically sell in a gallery for $1,200 to $1,500 versus the $400 offer received by someone visiting the apartment.
Some items warranted selling in a furnishings consignment shop, albeit a high-end one. A couple of artworks were strictly charity thrift store bound. Other items were proposed as “Keepers”, to family members.
No one wants to make the mistake of directing one of these to the wrong destination.
I like to help people make informed decisions about stuff they never acquired, but are currently entrusted with.
Corinne Cain of www.SavvyCollector.com