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Considering Risk in Selecting Comparables Monday, July 29, 2019 in Education

As true rarities become harder to find, collectors seem to have an increased tolerance for risk in their purchases. The boldest example of this in recent memory is Christie's 2017 auction of Salvador Mundi, sold by the auction house as a Leonardo da Vinci, for a record-setting $450,312,500.

Insurance Coverage Appraisals: When and Why You Need One Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Member Insights

This article explains why consumers may need insurance coverage for their collections of personal property and why it’s so important to seek out a qualified appraiser when obtaining that coverage.

The Fine Art Specialty Tour at Assets 2019 Friday, January 25, 2019 in Conference

Preview the Fine Art Specialty Tour at Assets 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. The tour will cover key destinations including the Great Meadows Foundation, the C21 Museum Hotel, and Louisville's Speed Museum.

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.

Listening to the Object: Chinese Art Connoisseurship Thursday, November 29, 2018 in Education

Susan Lahey, ISA AM, MA, will be leading a course on Chinese art during Asia Week in New York, March 17-19.

An ISA Member in the Far East Friday, September 21, 2018 in Member Insights

Art insurance is still a developing business in the region, where more collection owners or custodians elect to self-insure rather than taking up specialist coverage...

What Appraisers Can Learn From the Expanding Global Art Market Tuesday, September 4, 2018 in Business Tips

Appraisers in America may be surprised to learn that reaching global markets is not as daunting as it initially seems. Like any endeavor, there are steps to take and pitfalls to avoid.

The Fine Art Specialty Tour at Assets 2018 Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Conference

With the holidays behind us, I am getting very excited about our annual conference, Assets, coming up March 9-12 in Pasadena, California. Be sure to register if you haven't already!

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.

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.

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