Posts Tagged ‘rug value’

Learn to Properly Photograph Rugs for Professional Evaluation Professional rug evaluation, or rug appraisal, details the value of a rug based on its characteristics in a written document. Written appraisals may be used for insurance claims, other insurance purposes, future sales, estate planning, and your records. It is possible in some cases to appraise a […]

If you own an antique rug, you may think that its age guarantees that it is quite valuable. However, many factors contribute to the value of your rug, and without proper care, an antique rug may actually be worth very little. So, what are the factors that detract from the value of your fine rug?

Whether you recently purchased an older rug, inherited a rug, or were gifted a fine rug through family or friends, you may wonder about its age and value. We’ve composed a guide so that you can ascertain the approximate age of your rug from home. Age does not always increase value, although an antique rug in good condition is likely to be worth more than a new rug.

Will My Persian Rug Appreciate in Value Over Time? If you’ve purchased a new Oriental or Persian rug, you may be wondering if it will appreciate in value. After all, you have no doubt heard that some antique Persian or Oriental rugs sometimes sell for thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, of dollars. Realistically, however, […]

Inheriting a Rug: How Valuable is Your Parents’ Persian or Oriental Rug? So, how do you include a fine rug in your estate plan, and what should you do if you’ve inherited a rug? Read on to find out how to estate plan an inherited rug. To include a rug in your estate plan, you […]