Appraising
Since 2013 Appraisley has been delivering Art & Personal Property appraisals. We are based in the USA (Colorado). Our expertise encompasses a wide array of Fine Art (paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, ceramics, glass, etc.), as well as Decorative Art (silver hollowware, furniture, etc.). We also work with Native American art & jewelry, antiques, collectibles, luxury goods, residential and household items. We do not appraise gems, coins, stamps.
Art Advising
We focus on advising you on the right placement–whether auction, or private sale–for high-value items that may not align with the standard format of an “estate sale”
Found in storage locker.
Original Romare Bearden collage. We helped our client auctioned this at Sotheby’s, NY for $100,000
Why hire us for your art appraisal?
We have extensive appraisal experience with art, antiques, collectibles and other personal property. We strive to bring you the very best professional experience. Our appraisal process always begins with an emphasis on honesty and compassion.
• Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers, ISA
• Accredited Member Appraisers Association of America, AAA
• Meets the Appraiser Qualifications of the IRS
• Appraisal Foundation USPAP Compliant
• Trusted, Unbiased, Transparent
• Bonded, Insured, Background Checked
Amazing finds (in the hundreds of thousands of dollars!) in my parents’ storage locker! Thank you for your expertise!
Identifying artists.
Finding the artist’s signature and cross checking with our databases.
How does appraising work?
Gathering accurate information for an appraisal is crucial. This can involve using special lighting, magnification, accurate measurements, etc. Looking at the back, bottom, or inside of an item can often reveal hidden clues. Information on the provenance (where it came from) is sometimes important in putting a value on an item, but not always.
An appraiser develops an “opinion of value” based many things, including research and experience. The results are in no way contingent upon the fees.
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Professional Appraisals
Our certified professional appraisals can be used either for Insurance, Estates, Divorce, IRS Donation, Liquidation, etc. As with any good art appraiser, our fees are not connected with outcome, but are based on our hourly rate. The final cost of an art or personal-property appraisal can range depending on the hours of research required.
Annie Fox is an Accredited Member of
The Appraisers Association of America, AAA and
The International Society of Appraisers, ISA
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About us
Annie Fox
“I’ve worked as a fine artist (oil painting and lithography) and as an art director & graphic designer. I grew up around art, antiques and old books and I love history. I’ve appraised hundreds of thousands of items. Living in Colorado means you are likely to come across practically anything when appraising art!”
APPRAISERS QUALIFICATIONS
Annie Fox
I am an accredited member of both the International Society of Appraisers, ISA and the Appraisers Association of America, AAA.
I provide appraisals of household contents including Fine Art (paintings, works-on-paper, prints, sculpture) and Decorative Art (furniture, porcelain, glass–a broad category) as well as some collectibles. My appraisals have been used for Federal Estate Tax filing, Equitable Distribution, Estate Planning, Division of Assets (Divorce), Market Analysis (for resale), Charitable Contributions, etc..I have trained to give Expert Witness testimony and litigation support, and insurance coverage and claims. I often work with High Net Worth, HNW clients.
I regularly advise and represents parties in the auctioning their art. I have volunteered for two regional history museums providing walk-in appraisals.
EDUCATION
Appraisal Experience: General Appraisal Experience Includes: Fine Art/Paintings, Sculpture, Prints; Decorative Art; Collectibles. Specialization: Generalist
Meets the Appraiser Qualifications of the IRS (Publication 561 (4/2007)
Accreditation: Accredited with International Society of Appraisers (ISA) 2023 • Appraisers Association of America (AAA) 2020
Recent Coursework Completed: Fundamentals of Nazi-Era Art Provenance Research, Denver University–College for Art Collection Ethics–Symposium, 2023 • How to Judge a Book by Its Cover–Lecture, 2023 • Books of Hours: Time, Desire, & Piety–Lecture, NYC, 2022 • USPAP 7-Hour Online Course, 2022 • Ask the IRS–Lecture, 2022 • AAA National Conference, 2021 • Black Photography–Lecture, 2021 • Appraising Collections–Lecture, 2021 • How to Write a Bulletproof Expert Witness Report, American Society of Appraisers (ASA), VA • Antiquarian Books–Lecture Series, 2020 • Working With Insurance Companies–Lecture, 2020 • Appraising Oriental Rugs and Carpets–Lecture, 2020 • Appraising Public Art: When, Why & How,–Lecture, 2020 • German Art: Expressionism to Bauhaus–Lecture, 2020 • When All Is Not Lost: Appraising Partial Loss in Fine and Decorative Arts–Lecture, 2020 • Advanced Issues in Appraising–Lecture, 2020 • Art Market Metrics: An Overview–Lecture, 2020 • USPAP 7-Hour Online, 2020 • Damage & Loss: Who and What You Need to Know–Lecture, 2020 • Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising–Lecture, 2019 • Market Analysis: When, Where and How Much to Write–Lecture, 2019 • The In’s and Out’s of Templates–Lecture, 2019 • Matrimonial Valuations–Lecture, 2019 • Appraisal Writing Workshop–Lecture, 2019 • The Middle Market: Art Auction Case Studies, 2018 • Research Methods for Appraisers–Lecture, 2018 • Theory & Methodology–Lecture, 2018 • Appraising Jewelry–Lecture, 2018 • Antiquities: Caveat Emptor–Lecture, 2017 • USPAP 15-Hour NYC, 2017 • Mid-Century Modern Design–Lecture, 2017
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, CO • Awarded BA Geography, + some graduate work toward MFA
Christie’s Education, London, UK • Business of Art, Summer School
Art Students League of Denver, CO • Studied oil painting under master artist Quang Ho
University of Colorado, Continuing Ed., Boulder, CO • Archival and Fine Art Framing Techniques
Minneapolis College of Art & Design, Minneapolis, MN • Illustration/Design studies (non-degree seeking)
Minneapolis Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis, MN • Letterpress/Book-making/Box-making
GRANTS/VOLUNTEER
Awarded Grant Colorado Creative Industries, for Christie’s Education, London UK
Aurora History Museum “Antique Appraisal Events”
Sponsor Colorado Music Festival
Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Parent Advisory Board, Aurora, CO
Emergency Family Assistance Association, Boulder, CO, Guild
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/BOARDS
Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers, ISA • Appraisers Association of America, AAA
Member Boulder County Estate Planning Council
Member Women in Digital Agencies Network
Member Plein Air Artists Colorado
Member Friends of Painting and Sculpture “FOPAS“ Denver Art Museum
Laura Gooch
“I enjoy working with modern and contemporary art whether it’s providing objective appraisal services and helping clients better understand the history, valuation, and conservation of their artwork or working separately with clients to help them build their collections.”
APPRAISERS QUALIFICATIONS
Laura Gooch has been serving as an appraiser at Appraisley since 2018 providing art and personal property appraisals for individuals, attorneys, and trusts throughout Colorado. Separately, she also provides art advisory services for select clients throughout the United States. Laura worked as the gallery manager at Space Gallery in Denver as well as at Sotheby’s in New York as a Post Sales Manager. Before this, she completed her Art Business Certification at Christie’s Education while working as the Gallery Director at Voltz Clarke Gallery in New York City. With almost 15 years of experience working with collectors, artists, and advisors in the art industry, Laura has established a focus on supporting clients in all aspects of collections management. Laura currently serves on the Conservation Committee and Culturehaus Young Collectors Committee at the Denver Art Museum. She remains compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
EDUCATION
Appraisal Experience: General Appraisal Experience Includes: Fine Art/Paintings, Sculpture, Prints; Decorative Art; Collectibles.
Appraisers Association of America, Continuing Education Recent Coursework Completed: USPAP 15-Hour Online Course, 2023 • American Modernism –Lecture, 2024 • Urban Art –Lecture, 2024 • History of Jade –Lecture, 2023 • Toys and Trains –Lecture, 2022 • An Overview of Indian, Himalayan, and Southeast Asian Art –Lecture, 2022 • Building a Market for Japanese Modern Ceramics –Lecture, 2022 • Research Methods for Appraisers –Lecture, 2021 • Black Photography: A Survey of Market Trends –Lecture, 2021 • Working with Auction Houses –Live Webinar, 2021 • Contracts: Appraising vs. Advising –Live Webinar, 2021 • Art Advisor and Appraiser: Fulfilling Both Roles –Lecture, 2021 • A Defensible Appraisal Report –Lecture, 2021 • British Furniture and Decorative Arts: A New Way of Seeing the Old –Lecture, 2021 • British Furniture and Decorative Arts –Lecture, 2020 • USPAP 7-Hour Online, 2020 • The Ceramics Market: Post 1950 –Lecture, 2020 • Copyright for Arts Professionals –Lecture, 2020 • Don’t Forget to Look at the Books! –Lecture, 2020 • Bauhaus: Fine Art, Photography and Design –Lecture, 2020 • 19th C. Drawings & Paintings –Lecture, 2020 • African American Fine Art, 2020 –Lecture • A Practical Guide to Starting or Expanding Your Appraisal Practice –Lecture, 2020 • How Subject Matter Impacts Value in 19th Century Art –Lecture, 2019 • Appraising Maps –Lecture, 2019 • USPAP 15-Hour Online, 2019 • 10,000 Hours? Collections Management and the Art Appraise –Lecturer, 2018 • American Modernism –Lecture, 2018 • Sculpture –Lecture, 2018 • Jewelry –Lecture, 2018 • Oriental Rugs & Carpets –Lecture, 2017
One Art Nation, Online • Art Advisory 101
American Alliance of Museums • Online courses in collections management policy, storage and copyright licensing
University of Denver, Denver CO • Grant Writing Certification
Christie’s Auction House, New York, NY • Art Business Certificate
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO • Awarded BA Art History
Umbria Institute, Perugia, Italy • Courses in Art History & Italian
University of Paris- Sorbonne, Paris, France • Course in French
Washington University, program in Florence, Italy • Course in Photography
Internships: Yossi Milo Gallery NYC • Gallery 138, NYC • Christie’s Auction House, Los Angeles CA • Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/BOARDS
Member:
Denver Art Museum, Culturehaus Young Collectors Group
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
Prior Member: New Art Dealers Association (NADA)
Boards:
Denver Art Museum, Conservation Advisory Committee, Board member (2022- present)
Denver Art Museum, CultureHaus Young Collectors Group, Co-Chair, Committee Member (2017- present)
Kacey milwicz
“I have a great interest in contemporary and sterling holloware and flatware. I love hearing about family histories, heirlooms, and special treasures passed through the generations. The endless surprises I find with appraisal services keeps me engaged and passionate about this work.”
APPRAISERS QUALIFICATIONS
Kacey Milwicz has worked as a professional art appraiser for over 4 years, providing art and personal property appraisals for individuals, attorneys and trusts throughout Colorado. She has developed a strong background in estate jewelry, sterling and household contents, with extensive experience in research. Compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, USPAP, she is also a credentialed gemologist. Kacey often provides curated liquidation services for her client’s decorative art and jewelry.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University, B.S. Phoenix, AZ
Completed Appraisal and Art Courses: Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice, USPAP 2017 • USPAP 2019 | Boulder School of Metals: Advanced Silversmithing Techniques | International School of Gemology, ISG: Introduction to Watches • Pearls Course • Diamonds • Colored Gemstones • Gemology Tools and Techniques • Created and Treated Gemstones • Personal Property Appraising • Registered Gemologist Appraiser Practical Module
VOLUNTEER
Boulder Valley School District
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/BOARDS
American Society for Jewelry Historians, New Rochelle, NY
Boulder Art Association Boulder, CO
Need additional services?
We Consult and Advise on selling your art at auction.
We also provide competitive and transparent Smelting Services for gold and silver.
Personal property appraising
The independence, expertise and experience of a appraisers is critical to establishing a credible valuation. As appraisers we follow the the U.S. Congressionally authorized source of Appraisal Standards and Appraiser Qualifications set forth by the Appraisal Standard’s Board through the Appraisal Foundation’s code of ethics of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).
