Are paintings and other fine arts considered contents?
In a sense, they are considered contents, but because of their unique qualities, they must have an appraised value recorded on a statement of values. Statewide coverage is afforded by an individual Fine Arts Policy. This policy provides wall-to-wall coverage, with no deductible (except for flood and earthquake – $10,000 per occurrence). Incoming loans require fully executed loan agreements with an agreed appraised value for each object on loan. For loaned objects valued at $50,000 or more, a written appraisal and photograph are required. An appraisal by a qualified State Curator is acceptable.
