Sacramento Fine Art & Antiques Appraiser Estate Liquidator
sacramento estate liquidation & appraisal services
Personal Profile
Academic Background:
- Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, 1963 University of Colorado.
- Major: Interior Design, Primary areas of study- Fine Art, Antique Furniture & Decorative Arts from the 1200’s to the 1950’s. (American, European, & Oriental)
- Historical Influences
- Cabinet Makers
- Woods & Finishes
- History & Methods of Construction
- Decorative Motifs & Styles of Furniture
- Minor: Art History – Pre-Historic through the 1950’s
- Paintings& Frescoes
- Bronze & Marble Sculpture
- Decorative Arts & Artifacts
- Additional Areas of Study:
- Anthropology – Pre-Historic cultures from Asia, Africa, Europe & Americas
- Oriental Art
- Southwest Native American Art
- 20th Century Architecture
- Graduate, International Society of Appraisers Core Course 2004.CEU’s from University of Maryland.
- Areas of Study:
- Ethics, Business Practices, Communications
- Identification & Authentication, Research, Terminology, Report Writing
- Legal Aspects of Appraising, Case Studies, Expert Witness, IRS Report Writing
- New York University Seminar 2004 – at Oakland Museum – “Forging Modernity’s”, California Metals in Context, certificate.
- History, Artisans & Techniques from late 1800’s to 2004. (Silver, Copper, Bronze)
Professional Profile:
- ISA Course 2007 – “Insurance, Moving, & Damage Claims”, Certificate
- ISA Course 2007 – “Japanese Prints “, Certificate
- ISA Requalification Examination – 2008 through 2018
- ISA Course, “Antiques & Residential Contents “, 2008 – Examination
- USPAP Compliant – 2008 through 2022 “Uniform Standards of Professional Practice”
- ISA Appraisal of Fine Art Course – November 2013. Examination
- ISA Conference “ASSETS 2014”-April 2014.
- FAE (Foundation for Appraisal Education)-Alameda, CA-August 2014.
- ISA Conference-March 2015-Philadelphia, PA.
- Advanced Appraisal Methodology-March 8, 2018-Pasadena, California.
- ISA Conference-March 9-12, 2018- Pasadena, CA.
Professional Background:
35 years proudly serving the Sacramento, Ca. Community and surrounding areas.
- Antique Dealer & Shop Owner, Show Dealer, 1987-2004, Sacramento, Ca.
- Specialty – Fine Art, Decorative Arts, Antique Furniture – Europe & America
- 1996 – Emphasis on Fine Antique French Furniture.
- 1997 – Emphasis on California Impressionist Paintings.
- 2001 – Began Importing Antique European Pine Furniture& Related Items.
- “Ebay” Shop – 2002 to 2007. Selling Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles.
- “Rubylane” Online Shop – 2003 to 2006. Selling Antiques, Fine Art &Collectibles.
- Member of International Society of Appraisers – 2003
- Accredited Member of International Society of Appraisers as of 2004 to present.
- Established Professional Appraisal Practice 2003 to present.
- Established Estate Liquidation Business 2003 to present.
- Guest Speaker & Appraiser for several local groups and organizations.