Sarah Reeder, AAA, ISA CAPP is the CEO, Founder, and Principal Appraiser at Artifactual History. She is a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America, a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation, and a graduate of New York University's Program in Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Arts.

She received her master's and undergraduate degrees from the College of William & Mary, where she also completed the Program in Museum Studies, Material Culture, and Early American History from the National Institute of American History and Democracy.  

Prior to founding Artifactual History in 2016, Sarah’s professional experience included positions at the Smithsonian Institution, the Library of Congress, and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, as well as roles as a Subject Specialist at auction houses. 

With a strong background in fine art appraisals, Sarah is a generalist appraiser with years of experience writing USPAP-compliant appraisal reports of fine art as well as silver, 20th century design, furniture, ceramics, antiques, and decorative arts.

Sarah is a midcentury modern and 20th Century design expert. Her book Ray Eames in 1930s New York was published in 2021, focusing on the decade Eames Office co-founder Ray Eames spent living in New York studying painting with Hans Hofmann, voraciously soaking up the riches of Manhattan's creative culture from Martha Graham ballets to Alexander Calder shows, and exhibiting her artwork as a Founding Member of the American Abstract Artists.

Sarah serves as Co-Editor of Worthwhile Magazine, founded in 2018, which publishes educational articles about collecting, appraising, and connoisseurship. 

She is also Co-Host of The Art Elevator Podcast together with art expert and gallerist Larissa Wild. The podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube and other major streaming platforms. 

Sarah runs the firm’s founding office in the Washington DC / Northern Virginia / Maryland service area as well as the Charlottesville, Virginia office. Her memberships include Phi Beta Kappa, the Center for Art Law, and the Fine Objects Society. In addition to her portfolio of articles written for Worthwhile Magazine, Sarah has been published in Martha Stewart, Artwork Archive, Redfin, Artifcts, and RICS Journals.

She regularly gives educational presentations about appraising, the art market, midcentury modern design, Ray Eames, and other connoisseurship topics, with past audiences including insurance and estate planning professionals, students at New York University, and members of the International Society of Appraisers.

Sarah is USPAP compliant through February 2026.


Contact Sarah: sreeder@afhappraisal.com

Patrick McIntyre is Lead Appraiser and Head of the New York and Philadelphia offices for Artifactual History. Patrick's expertise spans a variety of sectors of the art market and appraisal practice. In addition to preparing USPAP-compliant appraisal reports of art, antiques, furniture, decorative arts, and design for insurance, estate, and other intended uses, he leads the firm's Appraisal Review service. In partnership with CEO Sarah Reeder, Patrick launched the company’s YouTube channel, serving as creative director and editor for the firm’s art market and appraisal-related topics, of interest to both specialists and the public.

Patrick's previous professional roles provide him with a deep foundation in appraisal theory and methodology and fine and decorative art connoisseurship. Prior to joining Artifactual History, Patrick managed membership and admissions for the Appraisers Association of America, one of the world's foremost professional societies and credentialing institutions for personal property appraisers focused on art and antiques. In that capacity, Patrick reviewed hundreds of sample appraisal reports annually, conducted market research, collaborated with top industry experts, mentored new appraisers, and facilitated professional development for hundreds of experienced appraisers the world over.  

Patrick's appraisal qualifications are enriched by his extensive museum experience, including over a decade at the Noguchi Museum in Long Island City, NY, where he served as Manager of Membership and Museum Operations, managing their membership and a diverse set of operational functions at the same time. In that role, he orchestrated over 100% growth in the Noguchi Museum’s number of members within less than two years by developing a training program for front-line staff and by leveraging data-driven acquisition initiatives. He managed a team of gallery attendants, custodians, and café staff. Patrick produced and hosted an annual music series at the Noguchi Museum in partnership with a contemporary music cooperative and facilitated other one-off performances, events, lectures, and programs. His entrepreneurial instincts were also honed as he managed the product and vendor relations for the museum's café and revamped its entire menu by introducing products from local food and beverage vendors, which substantially increased the café's revenue. 

Patrick is a member of the Private Risk Management Association (PRMA) and a Business Partner member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of NAPO.

Patrick has an MA from NYU, a BFA from Tyler School of Art, Temple University and is USPAP compliant through January 2026.

Contact Patrick: pmcintyre@afhappraisal.com

EDUCATION:

MA, The College of William & Mary
Master's Thesis: "Reevaluating the Carnegie Survey:  New Uses for Frances Benjamin Johnston's Pictorial Archive"

BA, Phi Beta Kappa, Summa cum laude, Monroe Scholar, The College of William & Mary
Honor's Thesis: "Ray Kaiser Eames in 1930s New York: The Education of an Artist"

Certificate in Museum Studies, Material Culture, and Early American History from the National Institute of American History and Democracy (NIAHD)

Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine & Decorative Arts, New York University
Courses Taken:
“Appraising Silver”
“Appraising Fine and Rare Wine”
“Appraisal of American Folk Art”
“The Appraisal of Old Master European and Early American Prints”
“18th and 19th-Century Furniture:  Materials, Construction, and Use”
“American Furniture Styles 1700-2000”
“IRS Legal Guidelines in Valuation of Fine and Decorative Arts”
“Research Methods for Appraisers”
“The Heart of the Matter:  Legal and Ethical Aspects of Appraising”
“Essentials of Appraising”
“Appraisal Writing Workshop”
“Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)”
“Internship in Appraisal Studies”

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

“Dramatic but Simple” - Wharton Esherick’s Designs for the Curtis and Nellie Lee Bok House, Wharton Esherick Museum, September 2025.

“The Ongoing Financialization of the Art Market and How it Impacts Appraisers,” AAA, September 2025.

“Manet/Morisot,” Wildenstein Plattner Institute, September 2025.

“Public Meeting of the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB),” The Appraisal Foundation, September 2025

“Digital Tools for Provenance Research: Exploring the WPI Sales Catalogues Database,” Wildenstein Plattner Institute, July 2025

“The Ultimate Workfile: What, When, Why,” AAA, July 2025.

“Center for the Preservation of Artist’s Legacies (CPAL) Conference,” CPAL and the Milton Resnick Foundation.

“Beyond Expertise: Writing Market Analyses that Stand Up to Scrutiny,” AAA, March 2025

“Appraising Public Art:  Why, When, and How,” Appraisers Association of America, originally aired 2020, viewed in 2025.

“ArtTactic 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook,” Appraisers Association of America, 2025.

“New Media,” Appraisers Association of America, 2025.

“Of Value: 2024 National Conference,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Contemporary Design,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Collection Protection: Damage and Loss-Fire Appraisals,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“ABCs of Art Law: E is for Ethics,” Center for Art Law, 2024.

“The Comparable Void:  Appraising Unique and Singular Objects Employing Innovative Formula, Parallels, and Expert Opinion,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Science in a Troubling World of Art Authentication,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Don’t Gloss Over Your Glossary,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Collection Protection Series: Disaster! Are Your Clients Prepared?” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Brutalism: Overview and Current Market,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Alexander Girard: Celebrating Life Through Design,” MillerKnoll, 2024.

“USPAP 7-Hour Update,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“USPAP Roundtable,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Fantasy, Fake, or Faux: The Fabulous & Concise History of Costume Jewelry,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Collection Protection: Damage and Loss-Wine,” Appraisers Association of America, 2024.

“Georg Jensen: Defined by Design,” Appraisers Association of America, 2023.

”Recognizing Picture Frames of Value and Importance,” AAA, 2023.

“Of Value: 2023 National Conference,” Appraisers Association of America, 2023.

“Florence Knoll: Defining Modern,” MillerKnoll, 2023.

“ArtTactic Market Update,” Appraisers Association of America, 2023.

“Working with Family Offices,” Appraisers Association of America, 2023.

“State of the Fake: Luxury Edition,” Appraisers Association of America, 2023.

“Hallmarks: Decoding England’s Secret Language of Silver,” New York Adventure Club, 2023.

“Uncovering New York Historical Society’s Tiffany Lamp Collection,” New York Adventure Club, 2023.

“Ukrainian Cultural Heritage: What’s Damaged; Destroyed; Documented; and Being Done,” International Foundation for Art Research, 2022.

“Marketplace and Emerging Trends for Two Dimensional Art,” International Society of Appraisers, 2022.

“Inside Look: Man Ray’s Le Violon d’Ingres 1924,” Christie’s Education, 2022.

“Louis Vuitton Mini-Course,” Authentication Institute of America, 2022.

“ArtDiscovery: Using Scientific Analysis for Authentication,” Appraisers Association of America, 2022.

“Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Update,” International Society of Appraisers, 2022.

“Contemporary Art + The Design Object,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Midcentury Modern Design,” Appraisers Association of America, 2021.

“Mid-Mod in the Middle,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“The History of Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ Art Museums,” Appraisers Association of America, 2021.

“M.C. Escher: Prints, Drawings, Watercolors and Textiles,” curator Dr. David Steel speaking at the Bruce Silverstein Gallery, 2021.

“A Defensible Appraisal Report,” Appraisers Association of America, 2021.

“Blanket or Rug: A Primer for Navajo Textiles,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Luxury Handbags,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Strategies for Appraising Chinese Art,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Jewelry Through the Ages,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Jewelry Settings from the 18th to 21st Centuries: A Visual Analysis,” International Society of Appraisers, 2021.

“Working with Insurance Companies,” Appraisers Association of America, 2020.

“British Furniture and Decorative Arts,” Appraisers Association of America, 2020.

“Introduction to Appraising Rugs,” International Society of Appraisers, 2020.

“Book Appraisal Methodology,” International Society of Appraisers, 2020.

“Jewelry Essentials,” Gemological Institute of America, 2020.

“Colored Stone Essentials,” Gemological Institute of America, 2020.

“Diamond Essentials,” Gemological Institute of America, 2020.

“Appraising Stamps and Coins,” International Society of Appraisers, 2020.

“Appraising Oriental Rugs and Carpets,” Appraisers Association of America, 2020.

“Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Update Course,” International Society of Appraisers, 2020.

“Foundation for Appraisal Education Annual Seminar,” Foundation for Appraisal Education, 2018.

"Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice 7-Hour Update," Appraisers Association of America, 2018.

"Appraising in the World of High-Net-Worth Individuals," International Society of Appraisers, 2018.

"Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 7-Hour Update Course," The Appraisal Foundation, 2017.

"Appraisal of Modern and Contemporary Prints," New York University, 2016.

"Elements of a Correctly Prepared Appraisal," Appraisers Association of America, 2016.

"Theory & Methodology," Appraisers Association of America, 2016.

"Antiques, Furnishings, & Decorative Arts," International Society of Appraisers, 2016.

"Core Course in Appraisal Studies," International Society of Appraisers, 2015.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America, 2024 Recipient of the Regional Award

Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers, with Private Client Services designation, 2021 Recipient of the Lamp of Knowledge Award

Phi Beta Kappa

Ally Member of the National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO)

Founding Member of the Fine Objects Society

Center for Art Law Member

NAPO-GPC (National Association of Productivity and Organizing Professionals, Greater Philadelphia Chapter), Business Partner Member.

PUBLICATIONS:

“Home Interior Design Trends for 2025” (contributor to article by Jasica Usman), Redfin, 2025.

“Understanding Appraiser Neutrality: A Consumer’s Guide to the Importance of Working with USPAP-Compliant Appraisers,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2024.

“A Consumer’s Guide to the Appraisal Process for Art and Antique Appraisal Reports,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2024.

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Appraisals, But Were Afraid to Ask,” Interview with Artifcts CEO Heather Nickerson, Artifcts, 2023.

“How to Identify an Antique When You See One,” (contributor to article by Blythe Copeland and Lauren Thomann), Martha Stewart Living, 2023.

“How to Have a Collecting Hobby If You’re a Minimalist,” (contributor to article by Blythe Copeland), Martha Stewart Living, 2023.

“A Conversation with Photographer Lance Wilson,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2023.

“What Is A Certified Appraiser of Art and Antiques?” Worthwhile Magazine, 2022.

“A Conversation with a Financial Advisor:  Tracy Shen of The Florin Group,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2022.

“A Conversation with Megan Dorsey of Everthine Antiques & Stationery,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2022.

“Identifying Mid-Century Modern Design,” RICS Journals, 2022.

“The Wonderful Work of Marilyn Neuhart,” TOAD archive, 2021.

“What Type of Appraisal Report Do You Need? An Overview of Common Appraisal Report Categories,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2021.

“A Conversation with Lebanese Artist Mirella Salamé,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2021.

“The Case Against the Current Energy Usage of NFTs: An Art World Environmentalist’s Opinion,” Artifactual History, 2021.

“A Conversation with Alexander Wendl: Creator and Curator of TOAD Archive,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2021.

“Not Like On TV: Appraising is a Professional Service Like Law and Accounting,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2021.

“Expert Answers to Common Questions From Art Collectors,” (contributor to article), Artwork Archive, 2020.

“A Conversation with An Auctioneer: Jason Roske of KC Auction Company and Host of ‘Behind the Gavel with Jason,’” Worthwhile Magazine, 2020.

“What I Would Tell My Collector Self 20 Years Ago,” written together with Courtney Ahlstrom Christy, Artwork Archive, 2020.

“Demystifying the Appraisal Process,” Artwork Archive, 2020.

“How to Obtain Quality Art and Antique Appraisals,” Home Transition Pros, 2020.

“New Uses for Old Things: Thoughts in Support of Mixing Antiques in Modern Interiors,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2020.

“Deepen Your Collecting & Collections Knowledge: An Interview With Spencer W. Stuart About His Lifecycles Webinar,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2020.

“Art Adventuring: A Conversation with Claudia Hess of Hess Art Advisory,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2020.

“A Conversation with Ally Zlatar: Artist, Curator, Activist & Everything In Between,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2020.

“Questions to Consider Asking Yourself While Contemplating a New Addition to Your Art Collection,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2019.

“Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?” Worthwhile Magazine, 2019.

“A Consumer’s Guide to Insurance Appraisal Reports: Do You Need One and How to Get One?” Worthwhile Magazine, 2019.

“A Conversation with Artist Mario Loprete,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2019.

"An Overview of the Many Ways That An Appraiser Can Assist the Private Client Services Community,” Digital Journal of Advanced Appraisal Practice, 2019, pages 7-16.

"The Right Stuff: The Surprising Compatibility of Collecting and Minimalism,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2018.

"A Conversation with An Art Restorer: Anabela Ferguson of Brush Strokes Fine Art LLC,” Worthwhile Magazine, 2018.

"The Catalogue Raisonné: An Art Collector’s Underutilized Friend," Worthwhile Magazine, 2018.

"What is USPAP and Why Is It Important to Hire A USPAP-Compliant Appraiser?"  ISA Now, International Society of Appraisers, 2017.

"An Introduction to Appraising Mid-Century Modern Furniture," The Journal of Advanced Appraisal Studies, 2016.

"Rediscovering a Lost Treasure:  Frances Benjamin Johnston's Carnegie Survey."  Uncommon Sense, No. 124, 2007.

TEACHING:

“Ray Eames,” guest presentation for Professor Max Avi Kaplan’s class “Fashion as Art: Contemporary Collaborations” at New York University, 2022

“Appraising Midcentury Modern Design,” International Society of Appraisers webinar, 2021.

Presentations about Ray Eames and TOAD Archive for the Canadian Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers, 2022

”Paths to Publishing” Presentation, International Society of Appraisers, 2023.

Joint presentation with Tanzy Ward, “Understanding the Historical Significance and Value of Antiques & Heirlooms,” National Association of Black Professional Organizers (NABPO), 2024.