Estate Sales - Appraisals
Personal Profile
Academic Background
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, University of Colorado, 1963.
- Major: Interior Design with emphasis on Antique Furniture & Decorative 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; Southwest Indian 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, 2004 Certificate
- “Forging Modernities” California Metals in
Context.
- Seminar - ISA 2006 Certificate
- “Insurance Moving and Damage Claims”
Professional Background
- Antique Store Owner & Dealer for 17 years, 1987 - 2004, in Sacramento, California,
specializing in Fine Antique European & American Furniture; Imported
Antique French & Antique Pine Furniture; Decorative Arts; Fine Art
Painting & Sculpture. My vast experience as an antique dealer has provided
me with the ideal background to further my expertise as an appraiser.
- International Society of Appraisers, Accredited Member since 2004.
Estate Sales & Appraisals
- A Professional Personal Property Appraisal
and Estate Sale Liquidation Business since 2003.
- Appraisal Consultant to Individuals and Professionals alike; Guest Speaker and
Appraiser for Various Organizations.
- Working with Insurance and Legal Professionals, we provide qualified expertise in
the field of Personal Property Appraisals and Estate Liquidation.
