Tara Ana Finley, ISA AM , Fine Art

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Tara Ana Finley
ISA member since Aug 30, 2004

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4706 SW 67th Ave
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Miami, FL 33155 map

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TARA ANA FINLEY, ISA AM,   Tara Ana Finley, is an Accredited Appraiser both with the International Society of Appraisers and the Appraisers Association of America. She obtained her accredited Fine Art appraisal qualification in 2004  with ISA. With the   Appraisers Association of America, Inc. she is accredited in the areas of  Tribal, Pre-Colombian, Oceanic, Islamic, Antiquities, and Collectibles (Toys, Dolls, Lead Soldiers).  She is also well-versed in the appraisal of personal tangible property including furniture, silver and decorations. 

EXPERIENCE: 35+ years in appraisal, specialist, and director roles with Sotheby's, Christie's, and Phillips, New York, New York. Director of Off-Premises Estate Sales and  Head of Tribal Art and Antiquities, Collectibles departments at Christie's.   Gallery Director and first woman auctioneer at  Phillips Son & Neale.  President and Senior Appraiser for Anubis Appraisal & Estate Services, Inc. 2003-Present. President of the ISA Education Foundation 2023- Present.  Antique Roadshow Appraiser 1994-2003. Fox News Strange Inheritance Appraiser 2016 Season. New York School Interior Design Graduate A.A.A.Designation.   Accredited Member in Fine Art by the International Society of Appraisers Inc. and Accredited Member in Tribal Art and Antiquities, by the Appraisers Association of America. 

DEGREES: Finch College-BA Art History, Columbia University, New York - Graduate Studies Art History.

New York School of Interior Design, Associates Degree  Of Interior Design 1994, Graduate A.A.A.  

SELECT APPRAISAL EDUCATION: Appraisers Association of America, Inc. Appraisal Foundation completed the 15-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal  Practice (USPAP), and current 7-hour updates.

Completed the current 7-hour Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) update January 14, 2022  compliant through January 14, 2024. Appraisers Association of America. Inc. 

Appraisers Association of America, Inc. The Generalist Appraiser-Fine Art, Antiquities, Prints, Carpets, Jewelry, Wine, and Collectibles. Completed 2015 class.

Appraisers Association of America, Inc. Theory and Methodology course in May 2015.

International Society of Appraisers, re-qualification of accredited membership completed 2021. Accredited status for five years.

International Society of Appraisers and University of Maryland University College Appraisal of Fine Art Course, October 2004-Graduate.

International Society of Appraisers, Core Course in Appraisal Studies: Appraisal Theory, Principals, Methodology, and Report Writing Standards (Formerly ISA Courses, 101, 102, 103) 2002, New Orleans, LA. Graduate.

SELECT APPRAISAL, SPECIALTY AND EDUCATIONAL COURSES:

19th / 20th Century Wood Identification Made Simple (2007), Fakes and Frauds of the 19th/20th Centuries (2007), Antique Pottery and Porcelain Identification (2007), Silver The Modernism Movement (2007) Ivory and Its Look-A-Likes (2006), Asian Decorative Arts Identifying and Valuing Later Asian Art (2006), Barometers and Clocks (2006), English Ceramics How Wonderful, How Real (2005), 18th -20th Century Furniture, Sorting Out the Fakes (2005).Problems in Asian Art, Freeman's and the Appraisers Association of America, December 2012.

Sotheby's Institute of London and New York, The Contemporary Art Experience, a Unique Connoisseurship Program on Contemporary Art, Art Basel Miami Beach, December 1-4, 2005,

Charleston  Antiques School, 1998 and 1999 completed.  

Intensive Study: Furniture Authentication, 2011, Essential Silver Research, 2011, Hot and Cold in the Asian Market- On and Off the Wall, 2011, The Analysis and Authentication of Antique Furniture, 2009, English Ceramics, 1680-1860, 2009, English Furniture, 1680-1835, and its impact on American Design, 2009 and others.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:

Appraisers Association of America, Inc. Accredited  Life Member  - Qualifications including appraiser of Antiquities, Tribal art (African, Oceanic, Pre-Colombian, Native American), Islamic art, and Collectibles including toys, dolls, lead soldiers, and military miniature specialties.

International Society of Appraisers ISA AM, Accredited Member 2003-Present.  Fine Art, including European and American Paintings, Prints, and  Drawings.

Palm Beach Appraisers Association, Member 2009- Present, Appraiser of Residential Contents and Tangible Personal Property, Fine Art, Antiquities and Tribal Art.

American Friends of the Georgian Group, member 1994-Present

Junior League of Miami, member  2000-Present

Lowe Art Museum, member  2000-Present

 Select Appraisal and Business Experience:

Sotheby's, New York, New York 1972-1977 Director Bids and Reserves Department,  Junior specialist Decorative Arts and Tribal Arts, Antiquities and Islamic Works of Art. 

Phillips Auctioneers, New York 1977 -1981, Gallery Director and Auctioneer, 525 East 72nd Street, New York, NY  Auction House.  Specialist for Military Miniatures

Christie's,  New York, 1981-1985 Off-Premises and On-Site Estate Administrator and Organizer. Director of Tribal Art and Antiquities Departments. Director of Lead Soldiers and Military Miniatures.  

Bessemer Trust, NA, New York 1985-1987 Special Client Services, Bessemer Services account liaison-Family Office. 

William Doyle Galleries, New York 1994-1999. Decorative Arts Specialist, Ethnographic Art Specialist. Collectibles Specialist. Responsible for auctions and appraisal services for these departments. 

Christie's New York, 1998-2000 Collectible Department Specialist. 

 Anubis Appraisal & Estate Services, Inc. 2003-Present. Founder and President

ISA Education Foundation, President 2023- Present  

William Doyle Galleries, Florida Representative 2003-2005