AI Market Analysis

In our latest video Patrick shares his favorite AI tool for writing a market analysis in an appraisal report. Make sure to watch and find out what it is before you come at us with pitchforks! Patrick also describes his personal approach for writing fine art market analyses and Sarah chimes in with tips for generalist appraisers working with antiques and decorative arts.

Meet the Appraiser | Larissa Wild, ISA CAPP of Rocky Mountain Art Appraisal Group

In our latest "Meet the Appraiser" video, we sit down with fine art appraiser Larissa Wild, ISA CAPP.  In addition to being Sarah's dear friend and Co-Host of The Art Elevator Podcast, Larissa is the Founder and Principal Appraiser of Rocky Mountain Art Appraisal Group.  Larissa is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation.  In her appraisal firm Larissa works closely with high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, trust and estate attorneys, CPAs, banks, and institutions, providing independent, research-driven appraisal reports designed to withstand scrutiny in tax, legal, and insurance contexts.

Our conversation explores Larissa's deep expertise in appraising American Western art and the complex value factors that impact this genre.  Larissa is based in the Vail Valley of Colorado and also travels for her clients' art collections located throughout the United States.  She can be reached at office@rockymountainartappraisalgroup.com and through her company Rocky Mountain Art Appraisal Group.

NC Wyeth Market Update

In our latest video we look at Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania artist N.C. Wyeth. Patrick McIntyre leads our review of N.C. Wyeth's life and career. We then dive into a market update with an illustrated exploration of both recent and historic record sales of Wyeth's paintings and discuss what the current market for his work looks like.

Do you have artworks by N.C. Wyeth or other Wyeth family members such as Andrew Wyeth and Jamie Wyeth in need of appraisal? In light of recent market activity, now would be an excellent time to update insurance appraisals for any Wyeths in your collection. We'd be delighted to chat with you about your appraisal needs and invite you to reach out to us at info@afhappraisal.com to schedule a conversation.

Meet the Appraiser | Leiza McKenna of Chase Art Advisory & Valuation

In our latest "Meet the Appraiser" video, we sit down with fine art, stained glass, and insurance expert Leiza McKenna of Chase Art Advisory & Valuation.  Leiza is an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America with deep expertise in stained glass, Christian art, and religious art and sacred objects across many different denominations and faiths.  She is also a specialist in appraising African-American, African Contemporary Art, and 19th and 20th century American Art.  

Patrick and Sarah chat with Leiza about her work as an insurance professional for an insurance company that specializes in coverage of religious buildings and their associated valuable personal property such as stained glass, Torahs, pipe organs, church silver, paintings, and other significant sacred items.  In the discussion Leiza shares important tips for churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other religious organizations so they can better assess their insurance needs and make sure precious items are well protected.  Leiza is based in Houston, Texas and travels frequently for her clientele located across the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.  She can be reached at info@chaseartadvisory.com through her company Chase Art Advisory & Valuation.