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Oriental rug appraisal in Denver

For Denver collectors, Cherry Creek estates, and Front Range households across Boulder, Cherry Hills Village, and Castle Rock. Our Digital and Certified appraisals are 100% remote — from $35.

Why The RUG Index

Denver’s rug market — and why standardized appraisals matter

Denver’s rug market has expanded significantly over the past fifteen years as Front Range wealth has grown, particularly from energy, tech, and the cannabis industries. The collecting tilt is heavier toward larger room-size pieces (Heriz, Serapi, Sultanabad) than coastal markets — partly a function of large mountain and ranch homes — and the secondary market through Denver auction houses has matured into a meaningful channel for both buying and selling.

We work with Denver estate attorneys on multi-property estates that frequently span mountain homes, ranches, and city residences. Our reports are formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by carriers and probate courts; acceptance is subject to individual requirements.

Insurance valuations for Denver collectors

The most common gap we see is insurance under-coverage. A rug purchased two or three decades ago at fair market is now often worth 3–6× its original price at retail-replacement — the figure your insurer actually needs. A current RUG Index appraisal corrects the schedule before a loss event. Formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by U.S. insurance carriers. Acceptance is subject to individual carrier requirements and policy terms.

Estate & probate appraisals nationwide

For collections inherited or being settled in Colorado, our Legal/Estate report ($150) is a USPAP appraisal report formatted for potential use in probate proceedings and IRS filings; admissibility and acceptance are determined solely by the court or agency. The signed PDF is delivered remotely.

Common rug types in Denver collections
Heriz & Serapi
Large room-size pieces — characteristic of mountain and ranch homes
Persian City Rugs
Tabriz, Isfahan, Kashan — common in Cherry Hills Village and Boulder estates
Turkish Oushak
Late 19th-century pieces — classic Front Range design choice
Caucasian Antiques
Multi-generation pieces in older Capitol Hill and Country Club households
Indian Workshop
Agra, Jaipur — common in newer Cherry Creek and Aspen-style interiors
How It Works

Four steps from booking to report — from anywhere in Colorado

Our Digital and Certified appraisals are 100% remote. Submit photos and rug details online; we handle the rest.

1
Submit photos online
Upload clear photos of your rug — top surface, back, fringes, and a tape measure for scale. Fill in dimensions and known history.
2
RICA appraiser evaluates
A RICA-certified appraiser applies the five-pillar RUG Index formula to your rug’s origin, material, age, condition, and knot density.
3
Report prepared
Your USPAP-compliant report is signed and includes four certified value outputs: resale, insurance, retail, and auction estimate.
4
PDF delivered by email
3–5 business days for Digital and Certified. Legal/Estate reports prioritized in 1–2 business days when needed.
Pricing

Three report types — all available remotely in Denver

No travel fee, no in-person required. Same prices as anywhere else in the U.S.

Digital
$35
100% remote, photo-based · Five-pillar grading · Value range output · Digital PDF in 3–5 days · Best for resale and quick reference
Certified
$95
Everything in Digital · Comparable sales analysis · Four certified value outputs · USPAP appraisal report · Formatted for carrier documentation requirements
Legal / Estate
$150
Everything in Certified · USPAP-formatted for legal use · Formatted for IRS Form 8283 · Wet signature · Admissibility determined by the court
FAQ

Denver rug appraisal questions

Not yet. Our remote Digital and Certified appraisals serve Colorado collectors today — submit photos and we issue the signed report by email. An in-person RICA appraiser for the Front Range is on the expansion roadmap.
You upload clear photos of your rug — the entire top surface, the back, any damage or repairs, and a tape measure laid across the rug for scale. Submit your rug’s dimensions and any known history (where it was purchased, when, and any documentation). A RICA-certified appraiser reviews the submission, applies the five-pillar formula, and prepares your signed PDF report. Most clients receive their report within 3–5 business days.
Our Certified and Legal/Estate reports are USPAP appraisal reports formatted with the insurance replacement value and retail replacement cost that underwriters typically request to schedule personal property. Formatted to meet documentation requirements commonly requested by U.S. insurance carriers. Acceptance is subject to individual carrier requirements and policy terms.
Yes. Our Legal/Estate report ($150) is a USPAP appraisal report formatted for potential use in probate proceedings; admissibility is determined solely by the court. This includes Colorado. The report meets USPAP Standard 7 for personal property appraisal and includes the qualified-appraisal language required by the IRS for Form 8283 charitable-donation deductions over $5,000.
For high-value antique pieces, we offer a video review call as part of the Certified and Legal/Estate tiers — the appraiser walks you through specific angles, knot-back close-ups, and provenance markers. This is included at no additional cost. For collections of 5+ rugs or unusually valuable single pieces, contact us to discuss a tailored on-site arrangement.

Book your Denver rug appraisal

Submit photos online and receive a certified report by email in 3–5 business days. Plans start at $35.

Questions? Contact us · See pricing details