Know The Value Inc. offers the following services: Brokerage of fine and decorative arts including inspection, research and representation at all points of marketing and sale. Art & Artifact, Ltd. represents clients with all aspects of the sale of fine and decorative arts from valuation to market assessment and negotiation with third party buyers and resellers including dealers and auction houses. Appraisal of personal property for estate tax, inheritance and insurance purposes.  Personal property includes all household furniture and furnishings with an emphasis upon fine and decorative arts. Our appraisals are formal, written documents in compliance with the standards and Code of Ethics of the American Society of Appraisers and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.  Purchase of fine and decorative arts. We buy fine and decorative arts on our own account. We are particularly interested in American artwork of the midwest region, fine American craft art and Japanese decorative arts of the Meiji era. All aspects of disposition of personal property including estate liquidations and dissolution of collections.