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It’s not always
obvious if an
antique, painting,
or collectible has
value...many are
treasures in disguise!
Single Works or Entire Estates
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience at
one of the world’s leading art and antiques galleries,
Todd Peenstra’s knowledge of the fine art and antiques
industry makes him uniquely qualified to handle
valuations of single works or entire estates, including
contemporary contents.
Consultation Services
Peenstra Antiques Appraisals can also assist you with
acquisitions of artworks or antiques or provide direction
regarding the sale of individual pieces or the disbursement
of an entire estate.
Peenstra Antiques Appraisals works with clients around
the world. We can assess your artworks or antiques in
person or by using photographs.
Appraisal and Consultation Fees
Because of the unique nature of every appraisal or
consultation, fees are handled on a case by case basis.
Peenstra Antiques Appraisals works with individuals
and corporations to appraise single pieces or entire estates.
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Up-to-Date Fine Art & Antiques
Appraisals Could Be
Your Wisest Investment
Other reasons to have
your antiques and works
of art professionally
appraised:
• Liquidating assets for
retirement
• Divorce settlements
• Collection building or
disbursement
Why do I need my antiques and fine art
appraised periodically?
There are a number of reasons to have your pieces
appraised by a professional appraiser, from simple
curiosity to complex estate management. Peenstra
Antiques Appraisals can appraise all manner of fine art
and antiques whether it’s a single piece or the contents
of an entire estate for insurance purposes, tax verification,
to settle legal disputes, to facilitate estate planning, for
valuation or a combination of the above.
Through the years at M.S. Rau, Todd had the privilege
of working with both world renowned collectors and
first-time art and antiques buyers. To each he brought
knowledge, perspective and insight, tailoring his advice to
meet specific needs and wishes. From single acquisitions
to furnishing entire estates, Todd’s professional expertise,
attention to detail, excellent customer service and
refreshing enthusiasm proved to be valuable assets to
M.S. Rau and to his clients.
A professional appraisal can also assist you in the proper
and profitable disbursement of your collections. Peenstra
Antiques Appraisals also offers consultation services to
clients wishing to acquire specific works of art or antique
pieces or to those seeking to sell their pieces.
• Insurance Appraisals
Protect your investments from loss by theft, fire, flood
or other natural disasters by having your valuable
antiques, works of art and jewelry professionally
appraised and scheduled
on your insurance policy.
A detailed appraisal
indicating Replacement
Value from a professional
appraiser will greatly assist
you in the resolution of
casualty claims. Peenstra
Antiques Appraisals can
also provide damage
appraisals indicating
replacement costs to
pieces that sustained
total or partial damage,
including restoration
fees.
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A native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast,
Todd Peenstra attended the University
of Mississippi before moving to New
Orleans to join the sales team at M.S.
Rau Antiques, one of the country’s
largest and most prestigious fine art and
antiques galleries. Todd played an active
role in sales, appraisals and acquisitions
for this powerhouse gallery whose reputation was built
on their extraordinary and diverse collections. For more
than 20 years, Todd served as one of the lead appraisers
for M.S. Rau. Travels across the country and throughout
Europe garnered him a superb knowledge and unique
appreciation of all manner of antiques and fine art.
Todd Peenstra’s years of experience as a buyer, seller and
appraiser of the finest works of art and antiques on the
market make him your best resource for professional and
accurate fine art and antiques appraisals, consultation,
acquisition or disbursement.
For more information, call
410-280-2262 or 202-557-5500
• Estate Planning and Probate
Professional appraisals of Fair Market Value give you an
accurate determination of value to assist you with your estate
planning and probate.
• Donations
The IRS requires a professional appraisal on all non-cash
donations exceeding $5,000. Your appraisal will determine
the Fair Market Value of the donated piece.
We specialize in almost all categories of
fine art, antiques and jewelry, including:
Antiques • Silver • Glass • Paintings • Sculpture
Jewelry • Stamps • Clocks • Collectibles
Coins • Lamps • Toys • Books • Documents
Porcelain • Ceramics • Pottery • Furniture
Music Boxes • Musical Instruments
Flatware Services • Walking Sticks
Scientific Antiques • Medical Antiques
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