* Serving Sacramento, Northern California
* Personal Property Appraiser
* Estate Sales - Estate Liquidator
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.
Services/Products
Selling your residential contents and all personal property -- antiques, collectibles, fine art, cars, equipment, even tools, can be an overwhelming and risky task if you do not know their true value or their market. We provide a vigorous, professional, and ethical management of your entire estate from start to finish. Strategic approach, exceptional presentation, and experienced staff insure a successful event. As an antique store owner and dealer, a career spanning over 17 years, I have built an extensive, affluent, and loyal clientele. My reputation in the antique business combined with aggressive advertising and special events guarantees a strong buyer turnout. Fees vary based on a percentage of the gross receipts. Please call us at (916) 451-5399 office, or (916) 804-6190 cellular for more information.
Call For Your Free Consultation!
Appraisals:
Let an appraiser, accredited by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), answer all your questions and help you estab lish the true value of your assets.
Types of Appraisals:
Insurance; Probate; Divorce; Bankruptcy; Estate Liquidation; Charitable Donations and others...
Estate Sales:
My crew and I will do the job, from start to finish, with professionalism and sensitivity. We use the best marketing methods to obtain top dollar for you.