Executors must put a number on an estate’s value, but when dealing with collectibles, how do they distinguish the treasure from the trash? Kelly Juhasz, appraiser at Toronto-based Fine Art Appraisal and Services, advises executors to contact a qualified appraiser who can provide an estimate of the value of different items based on market …
For the first time, the Canadian Chapter of the ISA proudly made its presence known at Art Toronto, Canada’s premier art fair, which took place from October 26th to 29th, 2023. This event marked a significant milestone for our organization, allowing us to step directly into the limelight of Canada’s vibrant art scene. Our …
Canadian Chapter and ISA Member, Kelly Juhasz, creates tool to assist with appraising archives featured on CCPERB website.
A companion to CCPERB’s Guide for Monetary Appraisals, the purpose of Strategies for the Monetary Appraisal of Archival Cultural Property with respect to applications for certification of archival cultural property is to:
Provide additional support for the preparation of …
The Year of the Tiger is off to an auspicious start with the wildly successful auction results of Asia Week in New York City from March 16-25, 2022. Attendees were celebrating being back in person, buying enthusiastically, reflecting the overall current strong market for Chinese works of art, both ancient and contemporary.
Tina Zonars, Co-Chairman …
Are you in the market to sell preloved items of personal property?
Before conducting your own research into the best avenues of sale, you should become familiar with these terms: sustainability, re-commerce, and upcycling.
Why have these words become synonymous with personal property?
Sustainable living has become increasingly important to younger buyers. As such, the pursuit of …
Would you hire an architect to design your house who was neither educated nor had specialized training or current membership in a recognized association for architects? I am certain you would not!
Qualified Appraisers – Members of the Professional Services Sector
A qualified personal property appraiser provides a professional service. These specialized consultants have valuation methodology …
Surprisingly, many individuals have never worked with a qualified appraiser as part of their estate management team and are unaware of the benefits and knowledge an appraiser can provide when dealing with personal property.
A qualified appraiser can assist with the following:
1. Help plan, manage and overcome the “where to start” barrier. An appraiser can meet …
Republished in abridged format from the original article in Worthwhile Magazine™, which can be read in full here: A Client’s Guide For How to Take Photographs of Art and Antiques to Send to An Appraiser By Elizabeth Stewart, PhD, AAA and John Flandrick
“The following guide is designed to help an appraiser’s clients take photographs …
What Art Appraisers and Advisers Can Offer
ISA members are highlighted as specialists in the Canadian Art Collecting Guide.
These experts provide independent valuations of art, along with strategies to organize and build a collection, among other vital services.
Click here to read the article.
“You might wish to reach out to an appraiser to seek assurance …
For those who reside in a remote area or who require an appraisal of personal property and an on-site inspection of the object is not possible, we have compiled the following answers to your questions.
How can I obtain an appraisal of my personal property if there are no qualified ISA appraisers in my region?
Speak …
