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Authorized Appraisal vs. Valuation of Personal Property: Which do I need??
Recently, I have been receiving a number of calls and emails from prospective clients, asking for an “appraisal” on Mom’s China, Crystal,...

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Apr 162 min read


International Society of Appraisers 2025 Conference
It's been a busy few months of 2025, but what an exciting last week, as Authorized Appraisers from around the world specializing in Fine...

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Apr 81 min read
November! Something to learn...
November is Native/Indigenous American Heritage Month. Many contemporary Native American Artists use art to express their individualism...

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Mar 101 min read


Classic Cars: An Appraisal Example
I was raised on classic cars. My Mom and Dad met due to a MG TD 54 (yep 54 - only 100 produced in 1954)! Based on the beauty and design...

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Oct 24, 20241 min read


Indigenous Art: A Modernist Influencer
I am truly pleased to be sharing this live “Knowledge Sharing Presentation” on Oscar Howe, to International Society of Appraisers...

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Oct 7, 20241 min read


Music to Our Ears: Guitar Collectors
Following up on International Society of Appraisers ’ “Sound Advice: Music and Celebrity Appraisals” webinar, and given my love for...

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Jul 9, 20241 min read


Musical Instruments? This Appraiser Plays and Appraises Them!
I've always been a lover of music and began by playing the flute at an early age, progressing to piano, and then on to guitars! They are...

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Jun 23, 20241 min read
Estate Planning and Digital Identification: What You Need to Know!
Having formerly spent decades working in Information Technology, I regularly read articles regarding ongoing efforts to protect assets –...

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Jun 11, 20242 min read


Digital Legacy: Have You Had Digital Assets Appraised?
A topic near to my heart: How to appraise the digital assets of HNWIs. A Digital legacy can consist of: 1) Tangible property: your...

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May 6, 20241 min read
Managing and Appraising a Digital Legacy!
A fantastic panel discussion and a topic near to my heart at ISA Assets 2024 Confernce: How to appraise the digital assets of HNWIs. A...

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Apr 29, 20241 min read
I’ve got insurance. Why do I need an appraisal?
This is such a timely article (below) from International Society of Appraisers. I have many clients (current and past) who request...

lesleydlawrence
Apr 23, 20241 min read


What does YOUR Homeowner's Insurance Cover??
The is such a timely article from International Society of Appraisers . I have many clients (current and past) who request insurance...

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Apr 18, 20241 min read



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Dec 31, 20230 min read


Does Integrating Your Collections into your Portfolio get you spooked??
Happy Halloween everyone! A number of HNW Individuals have some difficult incorporating their collections into their Portfolios - after...

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Oct 25, 20231 min read


Boomers, Podcasts and Appraising!
What a wonderful experience to be a guest on good friend, former producer and on-air personality Bernie Lucas’s podcast: Boomer...

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Jul 13, 20231 min read


Authorized Appraiser: ISA AM...What's That?
I'm very pleased to announce that I have achieved Accredited Member status with the International Society of Appraisers. This status was...

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Dec 31, 20221 min read


Are you a Vinyl Junkie? What affects Vinyl Records Value..
Not surprisingly, vinyl music recordings have made a huge comeback on the market as collectibles. But what exactly makes impacts that...

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Mar 1, 20222 min read


Do you need Specialized Insurance Coverage?
You've spent years building your collection - anything from fine art, fine wine to sports memorabilia. So, should you invest in...

lesleydlawrence
Dec 12, 20212 min read


All that Glimmers...
Gold! It’s a precious commodity but how do you know if you have the real thing? Perhaps you’re settling an estate and looking at your...

lesleydlawrence
Apr 5, 20212 min read


Learn a new language: Art Appraisal speak!
Sotheby’s recently sold Botticelli’s “Young Man Holding a Rondel" for a record $92.2.m at auction! You may not have a Botticelli, but...

lesleydlawrence
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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