Larissa M Wild, CAPP, BFA, Fine Art
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Larissa M Wild
ISA member since Oct 10, 2016
(970) 470-1552 (Office)
Address #1
PO Box 3788
Eagle, CO 81631
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Address #2
26 Avondale Lane
Beaver Creek, CO 81620
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Address #3
235 Puppy Smith Road
#3542
Aspen, CO 81611
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About
Larissa Wild is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA CAPP), Fine Art Designation, with a Private Client Services designation. With over 20 years of experience in fine art valuation, acquisition, and advisory, she specializes in appraisals for insurance, estate planning, charitable donation, financial planning, and equitable distribution.
Her expertise in market analysis and valuation methodologies ensures precise and defensible appraisal reports that meet USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliance. She works closely with private collectors, wealth managers, attorneys, trust companies and institutions, offering confidential, white-glove service tailored to high-net-worth individuals and estates.
Based in Vail, Colorado, though working with clients across the United States, Larissa’s extensive knowledge of historical and contemporary art markets allows her to provide comprehensive appraisal solutions that stand up to scrutiny in legal, tax, and insurance contexts. Whether advising on an individual artwork or a multi-million-dollar collection, her dedication to accuracy, integrity, and discretion sets her apart as a leading expert in fine art appraisal services.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP ROLES
• Director: International Society of Appraisers Board of Directors 1 (2020-2021)
• Chair: International Society of Appraisers Fine Art Committee1 (2019-2020)
• Chair: International Society of Appraisers Awards Committee (2018)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS:
• Private Client Services Designation, International Society of Appraisers
• Art Market Economics Certificate, Christie's Education
• Certified Member International Society of Appraisers, Fine Art Designation 2
• Trained, tested and in compliance with the qualifying and continuing education requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) since 2016
• Exceeds Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Qualified Appraiser Criteria
• Exceeds the Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria adopted by the Appraisal Foundation’s Appraiser Qualification Board (AQB)3 as follows:
o Successful completion of 120 hours of classroom coursework and qualifying examinations in: Appraisal Valuation Theory, Market Research and Analysis, Appraisal Ethics, Methodology, Identification and Authentication, Federal Regulations and Functions, Legal Issues, and Narrative Report Writing Standards
o Successful completion of coursework and qualifying examination in the ISA Appraisal of Fine Art specialization course
o Completion of the art market experience and appraisal development qualification requirements
EXPERIENCE:
• President and Founder: Larissa Wild Fine Art (2016 - Present)
• Art Consultant: Zuger Group, Vail Colorado (2015-2016)
• Gallery Director: Paderewski Fine Art, Beaver Creek Colorado (2009-2015)
• Gallery Director: Horton Fine Art, Beaver Creek Colorado (2009-2012)
• Import and Sales of African craft, Sydney Australia (1997-2003)
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
• Museum Assistant: Australian Center for Photography (1997-2003)
• Collection Assistant: Australian Museum, Sydney Australia (1988-1994)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
• Fine Art Specialty course, ISA, 2017
Core Course in Personal Property Appraisal, ISA, 2016
• Graduate Courses: Canberra University Architectural School, 2008
• B.A., Fine Art, National Art School, Sydney Australia, 2000
• Graduate Courses: Canberra University Architectural School, 2008
• Historic Preservation: Colorado Mountain College, 2009
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1 International Society of Appraisers (ISA) is the largest professional association of personal property appraisers in the United States and Canada
2 The Certified Member (CAPP) distinction is the highest level of recognition ISA can bestow. There are no higher designations in the personal property appraisal profession in the United States. As of 2018, there are less than 30 individuals holding certified ISA status earned through the discipline of fine art
3 The Appraisal Foundation is the foremost authority on the valuation services, authorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards and appraiser qualifications.
Contact Information:
art@larissawild.com
(970) 470 1552
PO Box 3788, Eagle CO 81631
Specialties
- Art
- Bronzes
- Paintings
- Sculpture
Services
- Consultant
- Donations
- Equitable Distribution
- Estate Tax
- Insurance Claims
Performs Appraisals Of
- Art
- Bronzes
- Drawings
- Paintings
- Sculpture