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Congratulations to Our Online Course Attendees

March 25, 2014, 11:00 am
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ISA recently concluded on-site offerings of the 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP course and Core Course in Appraisal Studies in Naperville, IL; as well as, a second live online 7 Hour USPAP course.

Please join us in congratulating the following course attendees on their successful course completion

15 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course Attendees – March 15-16

Lauren Abramowitz  - Glendale, AZ
Veronica Adetuyi  - Toronto, ON
Mark Cooper  - Sarasota, Fl
Joseph Daniel  - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vanessa Elmore  - Santa Fe, NM
Allyssa Hixenbaugh  - Bexley, OH
Ellen Kornhauser ,ISA CAPP - Cary, IL
Emily Meyer  - Potomac, MD
Ivelina Nikolov  - Mississauga, ON
Japheth Patrick  - Bexley, OH
Beata Riedlmayer  - Chicago, IL
Michael Skerrett  - Toronto, ON
David Stevens  - Roxboro, NC
David Templeton  - Burien, WA

Core Course in Appraisal Studies Attendees – March 17-23

Lauren Abramowitz - Glendale, AZ
Veronica Adetuyi - Toronto, ON
Katy Alexander - San Antonio, TX
Joseph Daniel - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Helen (Len) de Rohan - Knoxville, TN
Vanessa Elmore - Santa Fe, NM
Brian Herzig - San Antonio, TX
Patrick Kearney - Chicago, IL
Michael Mee - Dallas, TX
Emily Meyer - Potomac, MD
Beata Riedlmayer - Chicago, IL
Daniel Rogers - Williamsburg, VA
Michael Skerrett - Toronto, on
Steven Stam - Lynbrook, Ny
David Templeton - Burien, WA
Elizabeth Underhill - Birmingham, AL
Robert Vogt - San Antonio, TX
Caroline Young - Chicago, IL

Live Online 7 Hour USPAP Course Attendees – March 20-21

Hughene Acheson ,ISA AM - Oakville, ON
Tracy Bernabo ,ISA - Ashland, VA
Donna Bradshaw ,ISA - Woodland, CA
Robin Burke ,ISA - Middletown, CT
Dennis Godfrey ,ISA AM - Bradenton, FL
Aloysia  (Nini) Hamalainen ,ISA CAPP - Silver Spring, MD
Darlene Hines ,ISA CAPP - Bloomfield Hills, MI
Dana Holland-Beickert ,ISA AM - Germantown, TN
Kathi Jablonsky ,ISA CAPP - San Diego, CA
Katherine Manning ,ISA AM - Barrington, IL
Diane Mizell ,ISA AM - Signal Mountain, TN
Molly Murphy-Adams  - Tulsa, OK
Charles Scarrott ,ISA AM - Gilbert, AZ
Greer Simonton ,ISA AM - Memphis, TN
Sunny Wagner ,ISA AM - Signal Mtn, TN
Beatrice Weiskopf ,ISA AM - Northbrook, IL
Dennis West ,ISA AM - Woodland, CA
Fred Winer ,ISA CAPP - Baltimore, MD
Maureen Winer ,ISA AM - Baltimore, MD

Congratulations on taking important steps to maintain your education and appraisal industry knowledge, by taking courses through ISA!


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ISA AFFINITY BUSINESS PARTNER ELI WILNER DISCUSSES RESTORATION OF RARE STANFORD WHITE GRILLE FRAME

April 1, 2014, 9:00 am
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Eli Wilner & Company was recently challenged with one of the most complex frame restorations they have seen in 35 years of business when a painting by Thomas Wilmer Dewing, Lady with a Fan, on loan to the Baltimore Museum of Art from the Maryland State Archives, was unable to be placed on view to the public due to the severe deterioration of its frame.

Many of the country’s museums and other public institutions on Eli Wilner & Company’s extensive client list have turned to Mr. Wilner and his staff for their expertise when addressing important re-framing projects. There are a variety of reasons why a work might need to be re-framed: sometimes a frame is not historically appropriate or a curator seeks to have a cohesive aesthetic for an exhibition. Frequently, due to improper handling or storage, combined with environmental factors and age, a frame may become damaged and the costs of restoration need to be weighed against total replacement. Another step in making that decision is researching the source of the frame itself. Labels and any other provenance documents are consulted to determine whether the frame is original to the painting. It is important to distinguish whether it was chosen or designed by the artist, or if it was selected by an owner of the work of art.

In the case of the damaged Dewing frame, which the experts agree must be original to the painting, it is also a rare and extraordinary example of a floating grille frame design by Stanford White – one of the most important figures in American frame history, as well as a member of the prominent architecture firm McKim, Mead & White at the turn of the 20th Century. Therefore, the White frame is of significant value itself, especially when paired with this exquisite painting by Dewing.

Unfortunately, over time, the grille had become broken and distorted, and the crispness of the ornament had been severely eroded.


Detail of corroded Stanford White frame prior to and after restoration (above)

When approaching any restoration project, the Wilner craftspeople make every effort to salvage the original materials. In this case, the entire grille element was deemed beyond repair and the decision was made to carefully remove it from the gilded substrate. The re-creation was done using the same techniques as the original with internal wire reinforcement. The expert mold-makers were able to achieve the flat contour the grille would originally have had by using other period frames by White as reference. The grille section was then gilded, re-applied to the frame, and the correct patina was achieved. The frame is now ready to be re united with the painting and be enjoyed by the public for years to come in its original splendor.

The technological advancements of the 20th Century affected the nature of the public’s perception of picture framing because of the increased availability and affordability of mass-produced length molding that can be quickly cut and joined. This trend, combined with the influence of stripped down interior design aesthetics, separated many paintings from their original frames. It is commendable that the curators in this situation took the time to research and follow through with this frame restoration project and reflects a movement within the international art market where craftsmanship, historical importance, and value of the picture frame is once again being acknowledged. This is not only apparent in the many public institutions that Eli Wilner & Company are honored to have on their client list, but also with private collectors, who along with their art advisers, have become more actively engaged in the evaluation of framing possibilities with new acquisitions. Many are also becoming aware that frame restoration is often as critical as conservation that may be needed for the artwork it contains and tending to repairs before they are too far gone will alleviate costs and aggravations in the years to come.

On a related note: Eli Wilner & Company has been chosen by Lyndhurst Mansion, a National Historic Trust Site, located in Tarrytown, NY, to collaborate with its staff in restoring and re-hanging the estate’s grand Picture Gallery. The Wilner staff will restore frames that have sustained damage over time and replace those on paintings that have lost their original frames and have been in storage for years.  Wilner will also assist with the installation of pictures, maintaining the multi-tiered Victorian style of hanging that has been documented in photographs since the 1870s but will bring many of the best works in the collection to eye level. The extensive collection of finely framed paintings assembled by railroad baron Jay Gould and his daughters include works by Gustave Courbet, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Theodore Rousseau, Charles Daubigny, Jean-Leon Gerome, Jean Beraud and two important works by Bouguereau. The mansion will reopen for public tours in May 2014. www.Lyndhurst.org

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USPAP UPDATE CLASS ADDED IN KANSAS CITY!

April 4, 2014, 12:46 pm
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Dear ISA Members, 

Are you still considering whether or not to join us at conference in Kansas City? Are you up to date with USPAP? Are you registered for conference, but disappointed you got shut out of earlier USPAP offerings?

Over the past several months our USPAP update classes have filled in a matter of hours! To respond to members needs, we are pleased to announce that we have just added a an additional USPAP update offering at the front end of conference, on Thursday, April 24. 

Register for the April 24th 7 Hour USPAP course is available here. 

Full Program details are available here and online registration for the conference is available here.  

We are looking forward to a terrific conference and hope to see you in Kansas City! 

Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP
ISA President

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A Moving Proposition

April 22, 2014, 9:39 am
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My family recently moved from one house to another across town.  That seems simple enough.  Neither house is large and other than my 500 pounds of books we don’t have too many items.  We even had a group of hungry college kids who work for BBQ to help.  Despite all that, it took over a month to prepare to move and almost two weeks to accomplish it.  During my month of moving I also had two clients who were also preparing to move.

If you don’t move often yourself you may not think about all that entails.  I was concerned about making sure my breakable items stayed whole and spent a lot of time thinking of proper packing.  One of my clients was worrying about leaving their family antiques in storage for two years while he serves overseas in the military.  That is a common problem in my community.  A full condition report is very important as well as establishing value.  Another common issue is the one involved when someone is moving into a home that is half the size of the current one.  My second client must decide what she’s taking with her and what she’ll do with the rest. I am appraising several pieces so she can make sure she’s keeping the best of her collection.  Next week, I’ll look at a broken Lalique vase to establish the value for replacement under the owners insurance policy.  I got an email only yesterday from a client who let me know that a valuable family antique had made a cross country move successfully thanks to the the custom crate I suggested the mover use.

I’m telling you all this because I wanted to remind you that appraisers can be involved in  many aspects of the moving industry.  I’ve helped many clients prepare for a move by valuing their items including the current condition and I’ve worked on claims settlements for both the mover and shipper (not at the same time!).  Spend a little time thinking about all the ways you can use your appraisal skills to help someone who is moving.  A good starting place is contacting the shippers in your community but that is just the first step.  Talk to realtors, employee relations managers for large employers, home owner’s insurance salespeople, military housing specialists, anyone you can think of who deals with people coming and going to your area.  I get referrals from other antique dealers, cleaning services, jewelers and even the guys who manage the parking meters and lots in town (go figure).  My dentist and butcher have given my name to people who have damage claims.  Make sure you are the friendly neighborhood person who helps fix appraisal problems.  The Lalique vase actually made it through the person’s move but was broken when a new appliance was being delivered so don’t forget to leave your card with furniture and appliance stores too.  I’ve left cards, written short articles for newsletters, offered short talks on preparing to move; all ways to make my name familiar in those circles.

The best tip I can give you for marketing your business is easy.  List the obvious sources of referrals then get a second cup of coffee and think of all the crazy links you can.  You can always strike through the ones that really won’t work but you’d be surprised what brilliant ideas you can come up with when you allow yourself the freedom to think outside the box...or the moving crate as may be.

By: Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP

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Highlights From Assets 2014

April 29, 2014, 5:40 pm
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A successful Assets 2014 came to a close yesterday in Kansas City, Mo., where over 175 appraisers from around the country came together at the InterContinental hotel to take part in educational sessions, networking, and guided tours around the city. During the conference, attendees were treated to a Kansas City-themed welcome reception, an opening session from keynote speaker and world-renowned art dealer and author, Michael Findlay, and access to the newly-released Guide to Appraising Fine Art. For a look at some of the event happenings, and to share your own moments from Assets 2014, be sure to stop by the ISA’s Facebook page and Twitter feed. 

One of the highlights of the meeting was the Annual Awards luncheon, where ISA members and other individuals were honored for their contributions to the profession this year. Those honored included:

President’s Award:
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP

Lamp of Knowledge:
Todd Sigety, ISA CAPP

Leadership:
Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP

Outstanding Member:
Fred Winer, ISA CAPP

Distinguished Service:
Francine Proulx, ISA AM
Richard Casagrande, ISA CAPP
Katherine Yellen, ISA CAPP
Libby Holloway, ISA CAPP

Chapter of the Year:
National Capitol Area

Special Merit:
Judith Martin, ISA CAPP

Young Leadership Award:
Hughene Acheson, ISA AM

Publication:
Richard Casagrande, ISA CAPP
Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP
Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP
Cathy Peters, ISA CAPP

Marketing:
Todd Sigety, ISA CAPP

Outgoing Leadership:
Judith Martin, ISA CAPP

Global Vision:
Todd Sigety, ISA CAPP

FAE Award:
Vicky Nash Shaw, ISA CAPP

ISA Instructor Award:
Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP

Life Member Award:
Sally Ambrose, ISA CAPP
Beth Szescila, ISA CAPP

For those who attended Assets 2014, please be sure to complete our post-show conference survey by May 16, and provide session evaluations through Message Blocks. You can also fill out and submit your Professional Development Credit forms here. 

The ISA thanks all the conference sponsors and exhibitors, session speakers, and volunteer committee members for their invaluable contributions to Assets 2014 this year. 

We hope you all will join us next year for Assets 2015 in Philadelphia. Mark your calendars now for March 20-23 at the Radisson Blu-Warwick Hotel Philadelphia. See you there!
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Congratulations to course attendees!

May 6, 2014, 1:22 pm
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It seems like just yesterday we were in Kansas City, enjoying the exceptional programming put together by our Annual Conference Committee. In addition to the education provided in the conference sessions, ISA held three courses in conjunction with the Annual Conference. Please join us in congratulating our course attendees on taking the necessary steps to maintain their education and ISA credentials!

April 23-24 Requalification Course                     

Hughene Acheson, ISA AM 
Oakville, ON

Jeff Baker, ISA AM 
Bexley, OH

Marco Balzano, ISA AM 
Phoenix, AZ

Jennifer Beegle, ISA 
Houston, TX

Julia Bluett, ISA AM 
Jacksonville, FL

Collette Brown, ISA AM 
Plano, TX

Shirley Dyess, ISA AM 
Irving, TX

Chris Foss, ISA 
Seattle, WA

Nini Hamalainen, ISA CAPP 
Silver Spring, MD

Barbara Lines, ISA AM 
Houston, TX

Peter Malkin, ISA 
Vancouver, BC

Selma Paul, ISA CAPP 
Atlanta, GA

Julie Summerville, ISA 
Gardnerville, NV

William Welch, ISA AM 
Yorktown, VA

Janet Wescott, ISA AM 
Roseville, MI

Diana Williams, ISA CAPP 
Urbana, IL

Gail Wolpin  
Portsmouth, VA

Katherine Yellen, ISA CAPP 
Ridgefield, CT

April 24 - 7 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course

Barry Burak, ISA AM
Miami, FL

Alan Butler, ISA AM
Chapel Hill, NC

Mark Cartwright, ISA CAPP
Fayetteville, AR

Heidi Cobb, ISA AM
Fort Worth, TX

Randolph Denosowicz, ISA AM
Dallas, TX

Shannon Dillard Mitchell, ISA AM
Fayetteville, AR

Holly Hackwith, ISA AM
Omaha, NE

Frederic Kiechel, ISA CAPP
Lincoln, NE

Justin Rogers, ISA AM
Kansas City, MO

Judith Settle, ISA AM
Albuquerque, NM

Meredith Whipple, ISA AM
Carmel, NY


April 29 - 7 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course

John Abajian, ISA
New Orleans, LA

Marco Balzano, ISA AM 
Phoenix, AZ

Anne Blumer, ISA AM
Danvers, IL

Nan Ruth Chardoul, ISA CAPP
Grand Blanc, MI

Tara Ann Finley, ISA AM
Miami, FL

Ron Freeman, ISA CAPP
Phoenix, AZ

Terra Goodman, ISA CAPP
Portland, OR

Scott Gram, Accredited
Phoenix, AZ

Robin Gross
Kansas City, MO

Thomas Helms, ISA CAPP
Phoenix, AZ

Pamela Hiller, ISA
Petaluma, CA

Lyn Huck, ISA
Houston, TX

Brill Lee, ISA AM
Bellevue, WA

Pauline Lindland, ISA AM
Calgary, AB

Carol Matesic, ISA AM
Dallas, TX

Matt McNeil, ISA CAPP
Oklahoma City, OK

Edward McWilliams, ISA AM
Laurel, DE

Irene Moreno, ISA AM
Bloomfield Hills, MI

Jeffrey Pearson, ISA AM
Phoenix, AZ

Diane Pease, ISA AM
Ft Worth, TX

Cathy Peters, ISA CAPP
Naperville, IL

Susan Reutern-Prokuski, ISA AM
Santa Fe, NM

Kirsten Smolensky, ISA CAPP
Scottsdale, AZ

David Staples, ISA
Bon Air, VA

Cindy Stephenson, ISA CAPP
Southampton, PA

Julie Summerville, ISA
Gardnerville, NV

Susan Tarman, ISA AM
Santa Fe, NM

Bruce Treadway, ISA
Crystal Lake, IL

Marcus Wardell, ISA AM
San Francisco, CA

Rosalie Wardell, ISA AM
San Francisco, CA

Elise Waters, ISA AM
El Prado, NM

Janet Wescott, ISA AM
Roseville, MI

Diana Williams, ISA CAPP
Urbana, IL

Ruth Winston, ISA AM
New Orleans, LA

With spring quickly turning into summer, be sure to mark these upcoming courses on your calendar:
June 2-8: Core Course in Appraisal Studies(Toronto, ON)
July 14-16/ 21-22: 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP(Live Online)
August 1-2: Requalification(Naperville, IL)
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It’s Time to Update Your Resource Library with the New Version of ISA's "A Guide to Appraising Fine Art"

May 15, 2014, 9:49 am
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Thanks to the hard work and diligence of members of ISA's Fine Art Committee and Fine Art instructors, one of our principal texts, A Guide to Appraising Fine Art, has been updated, extensively expanded, and redesigned as a stand-alone resource for all personal property appraisers, regardless of specialty or background. Released this April, the comprehensive, practical guide is also a companion to ISA's Appraisal of Fine Arts Course.

The manual is an entry-level, step-by-step textbook, developed for professionals engaged in the appraisal of art at any level, from the generalist seeking identification tips for distinguishing an etching from an engraving, to the highly specialized art expert looking for new online research methods. Substantial new content has been added including a 58-page guide to researching value, written exclusively for ISA by Thomas McNulty, author of Art Market Research: A Guide to Methods and Sources, and Librarian for Fine Arts at New York University. Updated and expanded information has been added to the chapters covering art history and terminology, connoisseurship, authentication, identification of frames, paintings, prints and photography.

From the preface by Leon Castner, ISA CAPP, Director of Education:

Most art texts are very broad in scope and tedious in minutia, whether dealing with the numerous schools of art or thousands of individual artists. This text is quite different. It seeks to provide a concise yet fundamental history of predominantly Western art in preparation for understanding and valuing art in the marketplace…. it (also) deals with the difficult yet necessary topic of connoisseurship. By the end of the text, one can expect to have developed a good eye and sharp mind so that when an item not readily identified or covered in the market is discovered, it can be handled in a competent and professional manner.


The International Society of Appraisers thanks editor Rick Casagrande, ISA CAPP, along with Cathy Peters, ISA CAPP; Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP; Christine Guernsey, ISA CAPP; and Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP, all of whom were heavily involved in this endeavor.

This guide has been enthusiastically received by ISA members. Copies on hand for review and sale at Assets 2014 in Kansas City were sold out during the first day of Conference. Purchase your copy of A Guide to Appraising Fine Art from ISA’s online store.
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Congratulations to Course Attendees!

May 22, 2014, 12:10 pm
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ISA recently hosted 7 Hour Personal Property USPAP courses both online and in Toronto, ON. Please join us in congratulating our course attendees on taking the necessary steps to maintain their education and ISA credentials!

May 10 7 Hour USPAP Course – Toronto, ON

Erica Claus, ISA AM
Ottawa, ON
Jennie Kraehling, ISA
London, ON

Susan Lahey, ISA
Toronto, ON
Judy Lyons, ISA AM
Burlington, ON

Duncan McLaren, ISA
St. Catharines, ON
Rachel Monckton, ISA
Toronto, ON

B.J. Naranjo-Smith, ISA CAPP
Abilene, TX
Germaine Pataki-Theriault, ISA
Fredericton, NB

Edward Phillips, ISA AM
Toronto, ON
Amy Piotrowski, ISA
Toronto, ON

Christina St Clair, ISA
London, ON
Dennis Storey, ISA
London, ON

Irene Szylinger, ISA AM
Toronto, ON
Krysta Telenko, ISA AM
Sudbury, ON

Karen Thomson, ISA
Montreal, QC
Maria Torres, ISA AM
Montreal, QC

Catherine Williams, ISA
Toronto, ON

May 12-13 Live Online 7 Hour Personal Property USPAP Course


Martha Arney, ISA AM
St. Joseph, MI
Jane Brennom, ISA CAPP
Houston, TX

Susan Fisher, ISA CAPP
Jacksonville, FL
Judy Godfrey, ISA AM
Abilene, TX

Vivien Hessel, ISA CAPP
Garden Grove, CA
Amy Lawch, ISA AM
Houston, TX

Mary Leigh, ISA AM
Gainesville, GA
Michael Logan, ISA CAPP
Punta Gorda, FL

Pamela Mayo, ISA AM
Sewickley, PA
Rebecca Nix, ISA AM
Windermere, FL

Scott Palmer, ISA AM
Elgin, IL
Jeffrey Robinson, ISA AM
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Jeani Shankle, ISA AM
Raleigh, NC
Jnanideva Shanmuga, ISA AM
Albuquerque, NM

Kathy Sowden, ISA
Bisbee, AZ
Lori Stefek, ISA CAPP
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Lauren Stump, ISA AM
Orlando, FL
Robert Trapp, ISA CAPP
Las Vegas, NV


With spring quickly turning into summer, be sure to mark these upcoming courses on your calendar:
June 2-8: Core Course in Appraisal Studies(Toronto, ON)
July 14-16/ 21-22: 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP (Live Online)
August 1-2: Requalification (Naperville, IL)
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Call for Nominations

June 5, 2014, 9:36 am
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The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications from members wishing to be considered for the ISA Board of Directors. Three vacancies must be filled and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership.

Our members look to the Board to do their utmost to encourage enhanced opportunities for the membership, such as quality educational programming and the promotion of the appraisal industry, so that each individual member can benefit professionally and personally from their connection to ISA. The membership will count on your energy and commitment to these objectives. As a Board member you will have direct input into these important priorities. It is a position of responsibility and great opportunity.

While the effort is a serious one, the Board meets just four times per year with two of the sessions in teleconference. Two meetings are in person with one meeting to be held at the annual conference and the other at a meeting in the headquarters office in Chicago.

Here is your opportunity to lead, to inspire others, to work for the good of your profession and the benefit of the membership.

We will be pleased to accept letters of intent to run for the Board along with your resume. Kindly let us know how your accomplishments can best serve the Board and the Society. Please submit all letters of intent to Jan Durr, ISA CAPP no later than Friday, July 1. If you would like additional information we will be happy to send it to you.

Please contact: 
Jan Durr ISA CAPP Chair, Nominating Committee
704.635.7694
JanRobbinsDurr@gmail.com
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Congratulations to course attendees!

June 10, 2014, 8:50 am
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ISA recently hosted the Core Course in Appraisal Studies in Toronto, ON at The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto. Please join us in congratulating our course attendees on taking the initial steps to their formal appraisal education!

June 2-8 Core Course in Appraisal Studies – Toronto, ON

Crystal Arnold
Winnipeg, MB
 		Peggy Calhoun
San Antonio, TX
 
Sylvie Cataford-Blais
Montreal, QC
 		Armen Dohanian
Dallas, TX
 
Philip Dombowsky
Ottawa, ON
  		Emma Frank
Toronto, ON
 
Maria Gianino
St. Louis, MO
  		Kelly Juhasz
Toronto, ON
 
Jennifer Lynch
Taos, NM
  		Andrea Mateka
Toronto, ON
 
Caitlin McCullough
Toronto, ON
  		Steven McNeil
Ottawa, ON
 
Laura Partington
Morgantown, WV
  		Rachael Storey
London, ON
 
Be sure to mark these upcoming courses on your calendar:
July 14-16/ 21-22: 15 Hour Personal Property USPAP(Live Online)
August 1-2: Requalification(Naperville, IL)
September 15-21: Appraisal of Fine Arts(Naperville, IL)
September 29 - October 4: Antiques & Residential Contents(Naperville, IL)
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To be the best appraiser, you’ve got to do the work

June 17, 2014, 7:29 am
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Many years ago, a golf instructor said to me, "Practice doesn't make perfect, it makes permanent." Though stated in the context of a sport, this statement has a lot of validity for appraisers.

Recently, I completed my five year re-qualification course through the ISA in Kansas City, MO. While many appraisers bemoan this process, it is an important one to undertake. Are you perfecting your craft or simply defaulting to bad habits and making them permanent?

As professionals in the appraisal industry, we have a duty to stay abreast of and educated about the latest trends, methods, and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice guidelines.

ISA is the only appraisal association in the industry that requires appraisers to re-qualify every five years through a required course (on site or online) and an appraisal review process. In addition to completing the re-qualification course, one must submit evidence of your commitment to professional development, through conference/course attendance and hours worked in the industry. This advanced attention to requalification standards distinguishes the ISA. We are the organization with the highest requalification standards, ensuring our appraisers remain relevant throughout their careers.

So what has this two-step process taught me?

There is nothing like a classroom setting where you can discuss the changing standards of the appraisal industry with your colleagues. Part of the classroom component involves an appraisal review, not only by your instructor, but with a number of your colleagues. This process can lead to fruitful discussions, clarification, and a refining of your skills and methodology. The focus is on developing a credible, well-justified report, and at the same time you are further developing your network of appraisal professionals.

While the notion of “good, better, best” was developed by Albert Sack in his book Fine Points of Furniture (1950), it should also apply to ISA appraisers. We should be aiming for the best, which starts with being dedicated to your craft and keeping on top of your field. If you are on the fence about continuing with ISA and think that the re-qualification process is arduous, it is. But it is worth it. As the athletic saying goes…just do it.

Hughene D. Acheson
B.A.(Hons.)/M.Litt. History of Art

Hughene Acheson, Principal
Fine Art Consulting
Acquisitions, Advisory & Appraisals
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You are looking more like Maria Sharapova every day!

June 24, 2014, 7:37 am
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Author: Marian R. Aubry, ISA AM
Maria Sharapova, like many professional athletes, has a team of coaches to enhance her game. They include physical trainers, nutritionists, a team of psychologists, a marketing team, and even hitting partners. Evidently it takes a village to make a Maria Sharapova. While most of us will never be mistaken for a world class tennis player, we can all take a lesson from this approach: Professionals who are at or wish to be at the top of their game, both on the court and off, take advantage of being coached.

Employing a coach usually takes a bit of money although there are many coaching opportunities available free or at low cost. Every city has a group of volunteer professionals available to help small businesses get off the ground or move to the next level. SCORE arranges a one on one consultation with a retired business executive. If you have not looked into this opportunity, I urge you to consider it. It is enormously helpful to see your business through another businessman’s eyes. Your community has opportunities with professional business clubs, networking breakfasts, and Chamber of Commerce after-hours events that help keep your business ‘in the game’ and connected with others in the business world.

Members of ISA also have opportunities by virtue of membership. Annual conference is a concentrated opportunity to be with the best in the industry. Questions are welcomed by them, as well as, by the many seasoned members in attendance.  Our own Todd Sigety’s generous power point program at conference gave every member, newbie or old hand, access to a powerful presentation; one that would take time and experience to produce on our own.

ISA perennially and proudly points to the friendliness and generosity of members, however the recent conference survey results made Board members realize we need to strengthen this.  While we were encouraged by overwhelmingly positive feedback, we also heard about our weaknesses, and we want you to know we are definitely paying attention. It seems that not enough of our members are aware of the new Mentorship Program at ISA. This idea, fairly new at ISA, is certainly the best on-the-job training program a new appraiser could hope to have although we certainly need to “market” this opportunity much better. We also have a new membership committee at ISA (I am Board Liaison). This new committee is working to reach out to all members, helping them to stay engaged with the process of being or becoming a member, furthering their ISA education, and making sure their questions and concerns are heard and offering help. We are working also at some ideas for pairing old hands with new members at the next Conference so that new members can have a chance to ask probing questions…one-on-one. Conference is a perfect place to facilitate this. We are also considering more ways to come together socially at Conference; especially important for young and new members. Collegiality is one of the greatest advantages of an ISA membership. Everyone thrives in such an atmosphere; it is the hallmark of the best coaching and a clear opportunity for gaining an edge. Just ask Maria.

Marian R. Aubry, ISA AM
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Deadline Tomorrow – Call for Nominations

June 30, 2014, 7:48 am
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Have you submitted your nominations for the upcoming ISA Board of Directors election?

Nominations or letters of intent and a resume are due to Jan Durr, ISA CAPP, no later than Tuesday, July 1.

This year, we have three vacancies which must be filled, and we are seeking candidates who will lead and inspire our membership. Each vacant position is for a three-year term. The ISA Board meets four times a year, two via conference call and two are in person, with one taking place at the annual conference and the other in Chicago at ISA headquarters.

Candidates for director must have been members of ISA for at least three years and must currently be an Accredited or Certified member in good standing. Your letter of intent, detailing your qualifications and desire to take us to the next level, are most welcome. Please send letter and resume to Jann Durr no later than Tuesday, July 1.

Jan Durr, ISA CAPP
Chair, Nominating Committee
704.635.7694
JanRobbinsDurr@gmail.com

If you are looking to become a leader in your professional community, this is your opportunity. Submit your nomination now.
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You’re invited to the Foundation for Appraisal Education’s Seminar this August

July 10, 2014, 11:57 am
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www.foundationforappraisealeducation.org

The Foundation for Appraisal Education (FAE) would like to invite you to attend its August Seminar at Michaan’s Auctions, which will include nine presentations over the course of two days in the San Francisco Bay area.

2014 Foundation for Appraisal Education Seminar at Michaan’s Auctions
August 27-29
Alameda, California

We’ve put together a diverse group of presenters and topics that provides both ARC and fine art appraisers with learning opportunities and professional development credits.

We’ll start off the seminar with a reception at St. George’s Spirits on August 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.

Our presenters for Thursday, August 28:
  • Allen Michaan of Michaan’s Auctions will speak on Tiffany Studios and his famous works.
  • Susan Lahey, ISA AM, MA, of Eastern Art Consultants, Inc. will present on Contemporary Chinese Art.
  • Brian Witherell, Witherell’s Auction House, will speak about The Gold Rush.
  • Peter Fairbanks, AAA, Montgomery Gallery, will present on California Art.
  • Steve Cabella, of Modern I, will present on Mid-century Modern.
Our presenters for Friday, August 29:
  • Panel Discussion on Problems of Art Authentication: What’s An Expert to Do?
    • Hilarie Faberman, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Stanford Museum
    • Ben Marks, Art News Writer, CollectorsWeekly.com
    • Michaan’s Legal Counsel
  • Harry Huang, Asian Arts Expert, Michaan’s Auctions, will present on Certified Organic Snuff Bottles.
  • Laura Woolley, AAA, The Collector’s Lab, will speak about The Value of Celebrity.
  • Rick McDaniels, McBeath Lumber, will lead a workshop in Wood Identification.

For more information and to register, please visit the Foundation for Appraisal Education website and download the registration form: www.foundationforappraisaleducation.org

To secure your hotel reservation, contact Hawthorn Suites on 1628 Webster Street, Alameda CA, group rate of $139/night, group code: MCAC

Hotel phone: 510.522.1000. Deadline for group rate is August 5! Don’t wait, rooms are filling up.

For general questions, please contact Kim Kolker at kim@arttrak.com.
For more information about the seminar location, please visit www.michaans.com.
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ISA Announces Slate of Candidates

July 15, 2014, 2:44 pm
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We’re pleased to announce the following candidates are running for election to the ISA Board of Directors:

Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP
Tom Helms, ISA CAPP
Beth Kinstler, ISA CAPP
Cindy Charleston-Rosenberg, ISA CAPP
Fred Winer, ISA CAPP

Special thanks to the Nominating Committee, chaired by Jan Robbins Durr, ISA CAPP, for working diligently to put together this year’s slate. There are three Board positions available, each for a three year term.

This year ISA will again be using an online ballot program, so watch your email late next week for more information.

Best of luck to each candidate!
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New ISA Members

July 22, 2014, 3:17 pm
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The International Society of Appraisers is proud to introduce you to all of the new members since the beginning of 2014. Please join us in welcoming them to the Society!

Marie Dietrich
Portland, OR		Steven Raether
Mesa, AZ
Shannon Aubin
New Boston, NH		Jason Howe
Owego, NY
Camille Huie
Gainesville, FL		Linda Matthews
Santa Fe, NM
Andrew Gellatly
Santa Fe, NM		Maria Gianino
St. Louis, MO
Lauren Abramowitz
Glendale, AZ		David Dike Fine Art
Dallas, TX
John Latour
Montreal, QC		Janet Madrigal
Joliet, IL
Sarah Sweet-Brown
Pacific Palisades, CA		Cynthia Postma
Calgary, AB
Leslie Vitanza AnnRenee
Montecito, CA		John Romani
Ardmore, PA
Manya Basile
Beverly Hills, MI		James Kanel
Las Cruces, NM
Jerry Coker
Lumberton, TX		Lisa Schoening
Los Angeles, CA
Joseph Daniel
Fort Lauderdale, FL		Trevor LePrevost
West Windsor, NJ
Steven Stam
Lynbrook, NY		Armen Dohanian, III
Dallas, TX
Katy Alexander
San Antonio, TX		Christopher Gaillard
New York, NY
Robert Vogt
San Antonio, TX		Daniel Rogers
Williamsburg, VA
Theresa Sickler
Bluffton, SC		Holly Latch
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Vanessa Elmore
Santa Fe, NM		Jennifer Lynch
Taos, NM
Michael Mee
Dallas, TX		Robin Gross
Kansas City, MO
Mark Cooper
Sarasota, Fl		Steven McNeil
Ottawa, ON
Elizabeth Underhill
Birmingham, AL		Rachael Leventhal-Garnett
Fort Worth, TX
Brian Herzig
San Antonio, TX		Henry Cadwalader
Jackson, WY
MS Hayes
Bucharest		Linda Cano
Fresno, CA
David Templeton
Burien, WA		Sarahlynn Schenck
Puyallup, WA
Helen (Len) de Rohan
Knoxville, TN		Lisa Desilets
Winnipeg, MB
Rachael Storey
London, ON		Richard Henley
North Liberty, IA
Veronica Adetuyi
Toronto, ON		Sara Cain
Houston, TX
Michael Skerrett
Toronto, ON		Ashleigh Hite
Dallas, TX
Kara Dirkson
Sioux Falls, SD		Daniel Deyell
Edmonton, AB
Beata Riedemayer
Potomac, MD		Robert Golan
Hillsborough, NC
Emily Meyer
Potomac, MD		Cynthia Corcoran
Houston, TX
Michelle Stallings
Aubrey, TX		Andrew Higgins
Tucson, AZ
Elizabeth Pier
Canton, NY		Karena Rozin
Aurora, ON
The ISA would also like to recognize the following members for their successful completion of the ISA CAPP program.

This achievement marks their tireless efforts in the pursuit of education and professionalism in the field of personal property appraising. Please join ISA in congratulating these members on their extraordinary achievement:

Laura Wallace, ISA CAPP - Birmingham, AL
Perri Guthrie, ISA CAPP - Woodside, CA
Ruth Winston, ISA CAPP - New Orleans, LA
Meredith Meuwly, ISA CAPP - Dallas, TX

Congratulations to our newest CAPPs!
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Ever thought about blogging? Now’s your chance.

July 30, 2014, 10:23 am
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Calling all ISA members with interesting perspectives or experiences to share! The ISA Now blog is a great place to reach your colleagues and increase your visibility in the profession. You can also use it to pose questions and get feedback. What you do with the medium is up to you.

Here’s a look at some of our recent member-generated blog posts:

“You are looking more like Maria Sharapova every day!” by Marian R. Aubry, ISA CAPP

“To be the best appraiser, you’ve got to do the work” by Hughene D. Acheson, ISA AM

It’s time to see your name on the blog!

Send your interesting appraisal stories, industry insights, or other blog topic ideas to Jean O’Brien at ISA. Email jobrien@thesentergroup.com.
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Ask Leon: What to do when people want you to appraise everything

August 6, 2014, 9:23 am
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ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to Leon Castner, ISA CAPP. Leon will share his answers on the ISA Now Blog. Please send questions to leoncastner@comcast.net.

Question: I just finished the Core Course. I was at a party and I mentioned the class. Now people want me to appraise everything including stamps and rings. How on earth do I start appraising rings? (J.M.)

Answer: The short answer is that you only appraise what you are competent to appraise-no matter what class you took. However, we all have general specialties, either fine art, antiques & residential contents, gems & jewelry, etc. It’s the next step in the education and membership process. Take a specialty class! It will provide guidelines for many of the things you will encounter on a fairly regularly basis. However, classes do not take the place of hands-on experience, which one learns diving into things. In a sense, it’s like a Catch 22-if you recall the old Joseph Heller book. (You shouldn’t appraise items you’ve never done but you can’t get to the next step until you actually appraise them.)

Many of our members have a mentoring process and/or use interns and new appraisers. They assist the appraiser in physical examinations, research, and ancillary jobs that provide them training in items they may not be qualified to appraise on their own.

We learn by doing. Almost every job provides an opportunity to expand our expertise and broaden our specialty field and, yes, we often encounter items we haven’t seen. (The methodology you’ve learned usually applies across the board.) How else does one learn to skate or swim or ride a bike without attempting to do it?

Of course, I think one should be very careful about tackling a type of item they’ve never done before, particularly if it falls out of the general category of one’s background and interest. After all, we not only have ourselves to think about but our clients and third parties! (If our bike crashes they go down as well!)

To your particular question: Stamps are a paper collectible that are not the same as furniture, glass, or art. If you’ve never heard of a Scott’s number or a perforation, stay away. “Rings” could be anything, but in all probability involve precious metal and gemstones. Having no training in either leaves one up the creek without a paddle (and probably without a boat).

That’s why we love to network at ISA. We can often share our assignments with those who are competent. We can send emails and digital photos. We can ask questions and be the eyes and ears for others more qualified. As we share we begin to see the fruits of our labor. Our own expertise begins to grow and we develop a strong network of associates. The business pie gets bigger…and so does our slice.
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Cast Your Vote by August 29

August 12, 2014, 12:42 pm
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The ISA Board of Directors Election is underway. If you haven’t yet done so, now is the time to cast your vote.

This year, we have five candidates running for three open board positions in 2015 – all for a three-year term. Only current ISA Member, Accredited, and Certified Members in good standing are eligible to vote, so please check that your membership dues are up to date to ensure that your vote will be counted.
 
To place your vote: 

  1. Visit our online voting portal
  2. Verify your identify with your unique Voter ID, provided to you in two previous email announcements about the election
  3. Read statements from each candidate (provided next to candidate names)
  4. Select 0, 1, 2, or 3 candidates by clicking the corresponding checkboxes 
  5. Click on "Cast Your Ballot"

Remember to cast your vote by Aug. 29!

Thank you for your participation in this important process, and best of luck to each candidate!

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Congratulations to course attendees!

August 19, 2014, 10:32 am
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ISA recently hosted a Requalification Course in Naperville, IL. Please join us in congratulating our course attendees on taking the necessary steps to maintain their education and ISA credentials!

August 1-2 Requalification Course

Colleen Boyle, ISA
Wayne, PA

Andrea Boyles, ISA
Roswell, GA

Frederic Emmett, ISA AM
Miami, FL

Philip Hawkins, ISA
Atlanta, GA

William Irvin, ISA
Petersburg, VA

Jennie Kraehling, ISA
London, ON

Alyssa Loney, ISA
Carlisle, PA

Suzy McGrane – Hop, ISA CAPP
Cedar Rapids, IA

Natalie Ribkoff, ISA
Toronto, ON

Vicky Shaw, ISA CAPP
Townsville, NC

Natalie Waechter, ISA
Chicago, IL

Lynn Wesch, ISA
Marietta, GA

School is in session!
Make sure to take advantage of the many upcoming Fall Courses ISA is hosting in Naperville, IL:

September 15-21: Appraisal of Fine Art Course
September 29–October 4: Antiques and Residential Contents Course
October 6-12: Core Course in Appraisal Studies
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