Appraising advice and insights from our fellow expert members
Le chapitre canadien de l’ISA est ravi d’avoir un kiosque pour la première fois à la foire d’art contemporain Plural à Montréal. Nous sommes en pleine expansion dans la grande région de Montréal et nous travaillons activement à accroître notre présence francophone. Nous sommes également enthousiastes à l’idée d’offrir bientôt davantage de ressources en …
Each spring, I teach a business marketing and communications course for the University of Guelph. One of the subjects we discuss is the topic of communication: why it is important for your business and the many ways we can and do communicate with our clients and potential clients. I often hear the same complaint …
As a professional accredited appraiser, you likely spend much of your time focused on delivering accurate appraisal reports, staying up to date with market trends, and ensuring your reports meet industry standards. But have you given the same attention to how you market your appraisal services? Having a strong marketing strategy is essential for …
The Impact of Climate Change on Fine Art Insurance
As wildfires rage across California and storms grow increasingly severe worldwide, the art world faces an unsettling truth: climate change is reshaping not just our environment but also the way art is valued, protected, and perceived. From rising insurance costs to the vulnerability of cultural heritage, …
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 …
In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) updated their rules for charitable donation appraisals for 2019. IRS charitable donation appraisals must be completed by a “qualified appraiser” and the report must be considered a “qualified appraisal.” Among the finer points of what constitutes a qualified appraiser or qualified appraisal, the IRS requires …
In keeping with 2024’s Year of the Dragon, Amelia Zhu, Senior Asian Art Specialist at Waddington’s Toronto and ISA member, collaborates with Austin Yuen, ISA Canadian Chapter Treasurer and fellow specialist at Waddington’s, to share a selection of Chinese works of art featuring dragons at auction.
One of the earliest depictions of dragons in archaeological …
The Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is thrilled that the annual ISA conference, ASSETS, will be hosted in the vibrant city of Montreal, Quebec this year. This marks a significant occasion, as it is the first time in over a decade that the ISA will hold its flagship conference in …
The Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is proud to announce the election of a new Executive Committee for its Chapter, marking another milestone in the Chapter’s long history and setting the stage for a future of continued excellence and innovation in the personal property appraisal profession in Canada.
The Canadian Chapter …
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 …
