Philip H. Hawkins, ISA AM, Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts

The ISA website is a tool for the general public, prospective appraisers, and members of ISA to learn about personal property appraising and the value of ISA membership. With our membership and reach growing, we decided it was time for a refresh.

One of the scariest creatures that I have ever met is the dreaded TEMPLATE MONSTER!! She sneaks into appraisers' templates, making little changes or gnawing at key words necessary for one appraisal and not another, ultimately making items from the ISA checklist disappear...

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

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...