04/02/17 9:00 AM 04/02/17 10:00 AM America/New_York From The Vault: Organization, Methodology and Valuation for Appraising an Archive View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10708 <br/> With so many archives now being donated, sold or inherited, it is more important than ever to understand the types of organization, methodology and valuation that can be involved. This presentation will cover the process of recognizing different types of archives, handling various collections containing both high and low value objects; working with archivists, curators and collectors; dealing with supporting documentation; identifying differences in retail replacement and fair market valua... ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
9:00 - 10:00 AM
From The Vault: Organization, Methodology and Valuation for Appraising an Archive
With so many archives now being donated, sold or inherited, it is more important than ever to understand the types of organization, methodology and valuation that can be involved. This presentation will cover the process of recognizing different types of archives, handling various collections containing both high and low value objects; working with archivists, curators and collectors; dealing with supporting documentation; identifying differences in retail replacement and fair market valuations, when to apply discounts, and a discussion of typical IRS issues. Specific examples from past appraisals will be used to illustrate the topics covered.
04/02/17 10:00 AM 04/02/17 11:00 AM America/New_York The Nuts and Bolts of Appraising: Dealing with Challenging Clients, When and How to Authenticate, Marketing Techniques and more. View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10709 <br/> Our ISA CAPP Panel will share their experience and expertise in developing best practices and how to manage imperfect and/or difficult situations. We know you have questions. Hear the answers! Pre-submitted "how-to" questions from ISA members will be discussed in detail. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
10:00 - 11:00 AM
The Nuts and Bolts of Appraising: Dealing with Challenging Clients, When and How to Authenticate, Marketing Techniques and more.
Our ISA CAPP Panel will share their experience and expertise in developing best practices and how to manage imperfect and/or difficult situations. We know you have questions. Hear the answers! Pre-submitted "how-to" questions from ISA members will be discussed in detail.
04/02/17 1:00 PM 04/02/17 2:15 PM America/New_York Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts: Fine Jewelry and Time Pieces View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10710 <br/> This session will address authenticity issues that appraisers come across when examining jewelry. Alexander Eblen will focus on when it is beneficial to seek out jewelry specialists and gemological experts to help identify imitations and treated stones. Examples of these instances will be explored throughout the presentation as well as what to expect when working with gem labs throughout the world. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts: Fine Jewelry and Time Pieces
This session will address authenticity issues that appraisers come across when examining jewelry. Alexander Eblen will focus on when it is beneficial to seek out jewelry specialists and gemological experts to help identify imitations and treated stones. Examples of these instances will be explored throughout the presentation as well as what to expect when working with gem labs throughout the world.
04/02/17 1:00 PM 04/02/17 2:15 PM America/New_York Fine Art: The Benton Fake Game: A Glimpse Into the World of Art Forgery View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10711 <br/> Henry Adams, author of four books on Thomas Hart Benton will describe his 30-year struggle to identify forgeries of Benton's work. When he first became involved with providing expertise, fully half the paintings he was shown were forgeries, and the story of how these forgeries were made and circulated contains useful lessons for anyone involved in art-dealing or appraising. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Fine Art: The Benton Fake Game: A Glimpse Into the World of Art Forgery
Speaker
Dr. Henry Adams
Henry Adams, author of four books on Thomas Hart Benton will describe his 30-year struggle to identify forgeries of Benton's work. When he first became involved with providing expertise, fully half the paintings he was shown were forgeries, and the story of how these forgeries were made and circulated contains useful lessons for anyone involved in art-dealing or appraising.
04/02/17 1:00 PM 04/02/17 2:15 PM America/New_York A Quick Start Guide to Evaluating Estates and their Contents View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10712 <br/> For those who are currently working or desire to work in the field of general appraisals and estate liquidation, the question may arise, "where do I start?" James Jackson presents current front-line experiences and examples of covering the "who, what, where, when, why, and how" of dealing with estates in today’s market. Questions pertaining to provenance and certificates of authenticity will be addressed along with examining the current state of the market. Defining items of importance and th... ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
1:00 - 2:15 PM
A Quick Start Guide to Evaluating Estates and their Contents
For those who are currently working or desire to work in the field of general appraisals and estate liquidation, the question may arise, "where do I start?" James Jackson presents current front-line experiences and examples of covering the "who, what, where, when, why, and how" of dealing with estates in today’s market. Questions pertaining to provenance and certificates of authenticity will be addressed along with examining the current state of the market. Defining items of importance and their comparables will specifically be discussed.
04/02/17 2:45 PM 04/02/17 4:00 PM America/New_York Overcoming Barriers: New Perspectives for Challenging Comparables View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10713 <br/> Three separate breakouts led by highly experienced ISA instructors and their students will delve into the process of finding the most appropriate comparables when appraised items are unique, have no market or are created regionally by an unknown artist or company. Bringing in ISA members to share real appraisal items with which they have struggled while the instructors will explain alternative comps and sources to make this step less difficult. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
2:45 - 4:00 PM
Overcoming Barriers: New Perspectives for Challenging Comparables
Three separate breakouts led by highly experienced ISA instructors and their students will delve into the process of finding the most appropriate comparables when appraised items are unique, have no market or are created regionally by an unknown artist or company. Bringing in ISA members to share real appraisal items with which they have struggled while the instructors will explain alternative comps and sources to make this step less difficult.
04/02/17 4:15 PM 04/02/17 5:30 PM America/New_York Hiding in Plain Sight: Why Most Fakes and Forgeries Go Undetected View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10715 <br/> Most of us do not carry an array of scientific instruments when we approach the objects of our appraisals. Trusting our eye, personal knowledge and the data provided by clients, may limit our ability to accurately identify objects. They may require additional verification by experts in order to proceed with due diligence. Science provides a specific path that James Martin, will discuss. His firm provides this expertise with the most advanced forensic methods available today. This presenta... ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Hiding in Plain Sight: Why Most Fakes and Forgeries Go Undetected
Most of us do not carry an array of scientific instruments when we approach the objects of our appraisals. Trusting our eye, personal knowledge and the data provided by clients, may limit our ability to accurately identify objects. They may require additional verification by experts in order to proceed with due diligence. Science provides a specific path that James Martin, will discuss. His firm provides this expertise with the most advanced forensic methods available today. This presentation will highlight the toolbox scholars and scientists use to detect fakes and forgeries, and the three reasons why the toolbox often is not used: need, speed, and greed.
04/02/17 4:15 PM 04/02/17 5:30 PM America/New_York Art Deco Jewelry, What's Old is New Again View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10714 <br/> Back by popular demand, Macklowe will discuss Art Deco jewelry. Known as Style Moderne, Art Deco was most desired against the backdrop of the roaring 1920’s. We will learn how jewelry pieces changed in form and function throughout the years and identify key stylistic elements associated with the Art Deco movement. Macklowe will expose market collecting trends. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Art Deco Jewelry, What's Old is New Again
Back by popular demand, Macklowe will discuss Art Deco jewelry. Known as Style Moderne, Art Deco was most desired against the backdrop of the roaring 1920’s. We will learn how jewelry pieces changed in form and function throughout the years and identify key stylistic elements associated with the Art Deco movement. Macklowe will expose market collecting trends.
04/02/17 4:15 PM 04/02/17 5:30 PM America/New_York Selling out the House - the Estate Sale Business and How to Avoid Mistakes! View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10716 <br/> Expanding your business through estate sales; or looking for additional solutions to re-frame your already existing estate sale business? Don’t miss this lively and informative session about the Seven Major Pitfalls of Estate Sales and how to avoid them. You will be guided through best practices for Estate Sales from education and training, transparency, and networking to working with difficult clients, contracts, pricing and much more. ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
4:15 - 5:30 PM
Selling out the House - the Estate Sale Business and How to Avoid Mistakes!
Expanding your business through estate sales; or looking for additional solutions to re-frame your already existing estate sale business? Don’t miss this lively and informative session about the Seven Major Pitfalls of Estate Sales and how to avoid them. You will be guided through best practices for Estate Sales from education and training, transparency, and networking to working with difficult clients, contracts, pricing and much more.
04/02/17 5:30 PM 04/02/17 7:30 PM America/New_York FAE Networking Event View session: https://www.connect.space/accounts/events/isa-assets-2017/agenda/2017-04-02#session_row_10717 <br/> ISA Assets 2017 rwalsh@thesentergroup.com MM/DD/YYYY
5:30 - 7:30 PM
FAE Networking Event