Framed artwork disputes

November 24, 2009 |

Be careful when taking inventory and valuing hung artwork. I've recently had two separate issues arise where the value of frames were claimed distinctly from the artwork matted within the frame.

A skilled and experienced inventory specialist will catch this, but I hadn't. In one claim the artwork contained within one of the many frames damaged was greater than the piece matted within.

Comments

CCRFogerty  •  Tue, 12/15/2009 - 1:16pm

Artwork should always be discussed with the homeowner in detail upon inspection to avoid that issue. I learned the lesson the same way you did.