Professional Appraiser
Credentials and Types of Appraisals
Twenty-four years of personal property appraisal experience.
Trained and tested by the American Society of Appraisers.
- Accredited Member, Appraisers Association of America -
Successfully completed the 15-hour course and examination on the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), the Congressionally-recognized set of appraisal standards promulgated by The Appraisal Foundation.
and 7-hour Update course,
Completed 12 January 2024, effective through 12 January 2026
Ph. D. in History, University of South Carolina
M.A. in History, University of Vermont
B.A. in History, Sacred Heart University
Twenty-eight years as an antiques and art dealer
Areas of Expertise: Appraisal Purposes:
-Antiques & Decorative Arts -Insurance
-Folk Art & Americana -Equitable Distribution of Property
-Fine Art & Prints -Estate Tax Settlement
-Toy Soldiers & Civilians -Liquidation
-Books -Charitable Contribution
-Silver, Bronze -Divorce
-Wine
- Also Available: Discreet Consultation for Buying and Selling and Collecting -