Estate Sales And Appraisals

Academic Background:

• Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, University of Colorado
  • Major: Interior Design with emphasis on Antique Furniture & Fine Arts.
  • Minor: Art History / Anthropology.
  • Primary Areas of Study: Cabinet Makers; Styles of Furniture and Methods of Construction; Wood and Finishes; Paintings and Frescos; Bronze & Marble Sculpture; Native American Art; Orientalia; and 20th Century Architecture.

• Graduate International Society of Appraisers, Core Courses 2004 – CEU’s University of Maryland
  • Courses: Ethics, Business Practices, and Communications;
  • Identification & Authentication; Research, Terminology, and Report Writing;
  • Legal Aspects of Appraising, Case Studies, and Expert Witness; IRS Report Writing.

• New York University Seminar, Oakland Museum, 2004 Certificate
  • “Forging Modernities” California Metals in Context.
  • History, Artisan’s & Techniques from late 1800s to 2004 (Silver, Copper & Bronze)

• ISA Course 2006 Certificate
  • Insurance Moving and Damage Claims

• ISA Course 2007 Certificate
  • Japanese Woodblock Prints

• ISA Course Examination 2008
  • Antiques & Residential Contents

• USPAP Certification 2013-2021
  • Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

• ISA Requalification Course 2013 – 2023
  • Legal Aspects of Appraising

• ISA Fine Arts Course Examination 2013

Professional Background:

• Antique Store Owner & Dealer for 17 years, 1987 – 2004, in Sacramento, CA, specializing in Fine Antique European & American Furniture;
• Imported Antique French & Antique Pine Furniture; Decorative Arts; Fine Art Painting & Sculpture. My unique background as an Antiques & Fine Arts dealer has only furthered my expertise as an appraiser & estate liquidator.
• International Society of Appraisers, Accredited Member since 2004.
• Estate Liquidator since 2004
• Appraisal Consultant to Individuals, Art Galleries & Antique Stores;
• Guest Speaker and Appraiser for Various Organizations.

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