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• The Pinnacle of Tour Experiences: Specialty Tours at Assets 2020 Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Conference Join us on the high road for the pinnacle of tour experiences! On Friday, April 24 at ISA's Annual Conference, Assets, attendees can sign up for the Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Specialty Tour or the Fine Art Specialty Tour. Both tours will visit world class museums and other points of interest around Denver, Colorado and include transportation and lunch at the award-winning restaurant Avelina. View More
• Furniture Connoisseurship with the Decorative Arts Trust: Discussing Construction, Condition, and Quality to Demystify York Chairs Friday, October 18, 2019 in Education During the Decorative Arts Trust's recent fall symposium in the Berkshires, participants were treated to an informative object study on American furniture. This exercise is one of many examples of how the Trust's programs benefit our friends in the appraisal community. View More
• The IRS Clarifies When an Appraisal is Required for a Charitable Donation Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in Education

  You may have seen that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently clarified what "similar items" are when writing an appraisal report for an IRS charitable contribution. In response to specific questions raised, the IRS provided some new information.

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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. View More
• 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. View More
• 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. View More
• 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. View More
• 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... View More
• 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. View More
• Submit Your Nominations for ISA Awards Thursday, December 7, 2017 in News Once a year, ISA’s members are asked to help identify those in the organization who have inspired them by an accomplishment or act of service. View More