Expert Appraisal

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A close-up of a skilled valuer using a magnifying loupe to authenticate a luxury collectible, highlighting the importance of human expertise in preventing fraud.

What is the role of valuers in authenticating luxury collectibles?

Despite a 40% surge in sophisticated luxury goods fraud, reported by the FBI Art Crime Team, 95% of high-value collectible sales still rely on a human expert's physical inspection, not digital tools,

Henry Caldwell·August 5, 2026