I am a generalist appraiser, primarily working with 19th and 20th century  fine and decorative art objects, furniture, and antiques. I have appraised paintings, prints, drawings, and sculptures, furniture, ceramics, glass, textiles, and collectibles. When appraising items outside my area of expertise, such as jewelry  I rely on a broad network of qualified specialists.

My fees are based on an hourly rate plus tax, so the total cost will depend on the services you need and the scope of your project. I never base fees on a percentage of the appraised value of an item.  Please contact me to schedule an consultation and I will provide you with a proposal and cost estimate free of charge.

I carry both general and professional liability insurance.

Unlike real estate appraisers, there are no licensing requirements for personal property appraisers. I adhere to ethical and performance standards, known as the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which was adopted by Congress in 1989, and contains standards for all types of appraisal services, including real estate, personal property, business and mass appraisal. I have successfully completed the most current training and exams, and am USPAP compliant through June 13, 2025.

Every project begins with a confidential phone or email consultation to clarify which services you need and if I can provide them. I will ask you to send digital photos of the property (preferably high-resolution) and any identifying information you may have such as dimensions, artist, date, etc.

Next, we schedule an in-person evaluation of the property, after which I can help you determine if you need an Appraisal Report or a Valuation Service, such as pricing for resale, or provenance/market research. With this information I will prepare a scope of work and cost estimate for you.

The appraisal processes consists of three steps: inventory, research, and reporting. The amount of time it takes to complete each step depends entirely on the scope of your collection, the purpose of the appraisal, and the amount of information (provenance) you can provide about the items being appraised.

The time needed to complete an appraisal report can vary widely. After the inventory I will conduct extensive research on the item(s) and their current market to develop an accurate and well-supported opinion of value that adheres to the highest standards.

I do not buy and/or sell art or other personal property. I can, however, advise you on the process of selling with galleries, dealers, and auction houses. This service is highly customized for each client and collection.

An appraisal is an opinion of value.

An appraiser transmits their opinion of value in an oral or written Appraisal Report, which must adhere to the ethics and standards outlined in USPAP.

According to the General Reporting Requirements in Standards Rules 2-1, 8-1, and 10-1, each written or oral appraisal report must: (a) clearly and accurately set forth the appraisal in a manner that will not be misleading; (b) contain sufficient information to enable the intended user(s) of the appraisal to understand the report properly; and (c) clearly and accurately disclose all assumptions, extraordinary assumptions, hypothetical conditions, and limiting conditions used in the assignment. It must contain sufficient information to allow the client and other intended users to understand the scope of work performed.