Appraiser Neutrality and the Importance of Working with a USPAP-Compliant Appraiser

Public Domain Image from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Open Access Collection: Abraham Bosse (French, Tours 1602/04–1676 Paris), "Justice” etching from The Virtues (Les Vertus) series, published in 1636 by Herman Weyen (Flemish, died Paris, 1672), Sheet (trimmed): 2 15/16 × 1 7/8 in. (7.4 × 4.7 cm), The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1951, Accession Number: 51.501.2276

I adapted my recent LinkedIn post about appraiser neutrality into a newly published Worthwhile Magazine article so that the information can be preserved in an evergreen format that is also more accessible to users of appraisal services and those without a LinkedIn account. The complete article can be read for free at Worthwhile Magazine:

https://www.worthwhile-magazine.com/articles/understanding-appraiser-neutrality-a-consumers-guide-to-the-importance-of-working-with-uspap-compliant-appraisers

I also look forward to reading future perspectives from my colleagues as we continue to educate and correct misinformation and widespread ignorance about our field.

The Art Elevator Episode #43: Tanzy Ward on Preserving Black Material Culture

We were so honored to have Tanzy Ward return for a second appearance on The Art Elevator podcast! In this new episode, Tanzy discusses:

-The inspiration and process of writing her second book "Unsung Portraits: Anonymous Images of Black Victorians and Early 20th Century Ancestors"

-Her scholarship and how she actively engages with artifacts of self-representation in portraits, in fashion, and in jewelry to illuminate and give voice back to individuals who haven't always been included in historical scholarship

-Her philosophy about being a conduit to steward the perspectives of "unnamed ancestors" as she describes them in her book

-How she utilizes modern platforms like Instagram for positive educational impact, creating beautiful content that also shares hidden stories (if you aren't already following Tanzy on Instagram at @tanzyward_antiques you should be!)

-How her work has expanded into new historical eras such as Mid-Century Modern with her "Modern Black Glamour" themed posts

The podcast episode can be found on YouTube, Amazon Music, Spotify, and iTunes

Thank you Tanzy for joining us to share your scholarship and insights with our listeners! Larissa Wild and I are so grateful!

The Art Elevator Podcast Episode #42: Toad Atelier on Midcentury Modern Collecting

To accompany the exhibition "Selections from the Toad Atelier Collection" at Larissa Wild Fine Art, our latest episode of The Art Elevator Podcast is a conversation with Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier discussing their collecting journey, philosophy, and the launch of their new membership.

The episode can be enjoyed on multiple platforms including Spotify and YouTube, and the full show notes can be read here.

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Participation in the Curatorial Collaboration of the New Exhibition "Selections from the Toad Atelier Collection"

I'm overjoyed to share a new exhibition of midcentury modern design featuring 35 significant objects curated by my dear friends and colleagues Alexander and Vanessa Wendl of Toad Atelier from their extensive and important collection of midcentury modern design. The exhibition is presented by Larissa Wild Fine Art, the art gallery of my fabulous dear friend and collaborator Larissa Wild and can be viewed online worldwide for maximum educational impact.

It has been a career highlight for me to be able to collaborate in the creation of this exhibition, especially the joy of diving into curation--one of my favorite activities--with incredible people I care about and respect deeply. I encourage you to check out the online exhibition at Artsy to be inspired by the beautiful designs!