Lindsey M Owen, Certified Member, Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts, Fine Art

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Lindsey M Owen
ISA member since May 29, 2020

(312) 783-8749 (Office)

100 E Walton St
Ste 37H-22
Chicago, IL 60611 map

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LINDSEY OWEN, M.A., ISA-CAPP

Certified Appraiser of Personal Property | Modern & Contemporary Art | Corporate & Private Collections

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Lindsey Owen is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property specializing in modern and contemporary fine art. She provides unbiased, meticulously researched valuations for private collectors, institutions, corporate collections, and legal professionals, offering tailored solutions that meet IRS, USPAP, and legal standards. As a recognized expert in the field, Lindsey has been consulted and quoted about navigating the industry in many publications including Forbes, Southern Living, Homes & Gardens, and Veranda. She holds a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and brings over a decade of experience in the fine art sector.

Lindsey Owen Appraisals is a boutique, woman-owned appraisal firm providing USPAP-compliant valuations tailored to the specific needs of each client. Committed to individualized attention and personalized service, Lindsey works with a select number of private collectors, institutions, corporate collections, and insurance and legal professionals to ensure thorough, data-driven valuations for fine art.  Her boutique approach allows for deep engagement with each collection, offering clients the highest level of expertise and care.

Lindsey specializes in comprehensive estate appraisal services, leveraging her expertise in fine art, decorative arts, and antique furnishings to provide full-service valuations for estates of all sizes. With specialized training in period furniture, ceramics, silver, and other historical objects, she ensures that every item is accurately assessed for estate planning, probate, equitable distribution, and donation purposes. Her meticulous approach and deep knowledge of art history and material culture make her a trusted resource for families, fiduciaries, and legal professionals navigating the complexities of estate settlements.

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With a background in managing large-volume collections and extensive experience working alongside conservators, Lindsey has developed a deep understanding of how artworks are affected by damage, restoration, and long-term preservation challenges. She has worked extensively with paintings, works on paper, textiles, furniture, objects, and custom framing and fabrication giving her a uniquely informed perspective on valuation. Having managed complex collection recovery efforts, she brings a level of expertise that ensures precise, well-supported appraisals for insurance, estate planning, and risk management.

After obtaining a Master of Arts from The University of Chicago, Lindsey began her career as the Assistant Director of Jackson Junge Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. She then served as the Operations Director at The Conservation Center, the largest private art conservation firm in the US. Lindsey gained considerable experience managing collection needs for large-scale insurance claims after having worked with the senior disaster response team during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Miami, the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, and the Tubbs Fire in Napa and Sonoma.

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In 2020, Lindsey founded Lindsey Owen Appraisals, leveraging her art market knowledge, valuation expertise, and collection management skills to provide impartial, professional appraisals for paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and antiques. She also offers expert witness testimony for legal disputes involving art and valuation.  She offers virtual and in-person appraisals tailored to the needs of collectors handling high-value art assets. Lindsey Owen Appraisals also appraises NFTs and digital assets.  

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SERVICES

• USPAP-Compliant Appraisals
• Litigation Support & Expert Witness Testimony
• Collection Management
• Inventory and Documentation
• Acquisition and Sales Advisory
• Provenance Research
• Speaking Engagements

APPRAISAL USES

• Insurance Coverage
• Damage and Loss Claims
• Estate Planning and Probate
• Equitable Distribution
• Charitable Donations
• Litigation and Legal Disputes
• Loan Collateral
• Taxation and IRS Compliance
• Conservation And Restoration Planning
• Divorce Settlements
• Museum and Institutional Collections
• Cultural Property Repatriation and Provenance Research
• Corporate Asset Management
• Exhibition and Loan Agreements
• Market Analysis

EDUCATION

• Master of Arts in Humanities, Art History, The University of Chicago
• Bachelor of Arts in Art History & French Language and Literature, Transylvania University