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Chinese Export Porcelains: The Other Real Porcelains Tuesday, June 18, 2019 in Education

Learn more about the history of Chinese export porcelains and tips on identifying and valuing it.

The Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Specialty Tour at Assets 2019 Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Conference

Get an overview of the Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Specialty Tour at Assets 2019, featuring tours of two historic homes, a visit to the Speed Museum, and lunch.

Ask an Instructor: Proctored Exams Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Ask an Instructor

ISA members are invited to send in their questions on all things appraising and education to ISA's instructors.

Experience the Best of the Golden State at Assets 2018 Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Conference

Headed to Pasadena for Assets 2018? Here’s a list of cultural spots, entertainment, restaurants, and more to help you make the most of your trip.

The Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Specialty Tour Monday, February 5, 2018 in Conference

While so many of you were making plans for the Super Bowl or Valentine’s Day, I was finalizing my travel plans to Pasadena, California, for March 9-12, where I will be joining my friends and colleagues for ISA’s annual Assets conference...

Assets 2018: Spotlight on Sunday’s Program Friday, December 15, 2017 in Conference

You can achieve gold at Assets 2018 by attending our expert-led educational sessions around the theme "The Gold Standard: Innovation and Valuation." Here’s an inside look at our planned programming for Sunday, March 11.

California, Here We Come! Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Conference

California’s mild climate and bountiful landscape are as appealing as the full slate of exceptional educational opportunities being offered. With in-depth and hands-on presentations, Assets 2018 is designed to both enrich and strengthen our professional appraisal practices.

Collecting Information for Appraisal Reports Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Member Insights

When you are on-site collecting information for your appraisal report, make sure you take the time to take the right number of good quality photos. Luckily, digital photography has made it affordable to take enough photos...

Design Patent in a Nutshell Tuesday, August 15, 2017 in Member Insights, Business Tips

When working with 20th-century design items, it's important to know how design patents and trademarks work and to use the correct terminology when describing these items.

The Top 7 Reasons to Take a Course on Chinese Decorative Arts Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Education

This summer, I have the pleasure of teaching a course for ISA on Chinese decorative arts from the ancient to the contemporary...

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