The challenges of insuring priceless artifacts: Why some treasures remain unprotected


Valuation: The biggest barrier to insuring historical works

Typically, high-value artworks are insured based on recent auction results, private sales records, or retail replacement value. These valuation models function well for paintings by Monet, Klimt, or Basquiat. But for national treasures or relics of singular historical significance, there are no comparables.

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