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The Art Elevator Episode #16 - Shop Talk with Appraisers on What's in an Appraisal?

April 7, 2026 Larissa Wild and Sarah Reeder, Co-Hosts of The Art Elevator Podcast

Sarah and Larissa sit down for another episode of our “Shop Talk” series where we discuss the world of appraising and give an inside look into what the appraisal world looks like.

In today’s episode, Sarah and Larissa discuss:

What is in a qualified appraisal
How to find a qualified appraiser
The benefit of using USPAP -compliant appraisers.

Plus much more!

Resources Mentioned:

"Beware the One-Page Appraisal Report" by Kelly Juhasz, ISA AM and Darlene N. Wong, ISA CAPP

"Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It's Worth What Where and When?" by Sarah Reeder, AAA, ISA CAPP

Sarah is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation for working with high-net-worth individuals and a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America.

Sarah is CEO of Artifactual History® Appraisal which provides USPAP-compliant appraisal services of art, Midcentury Modern Design, silver, furniture, antiques and decorative arts for clients including private collectors, corporations, institutions, and members of the diplomatic community. Sarah is the Co-Founder and Co-Editor of Worthwhile Magazine™ which publishes about collecting, connoisseurship, and appraising. She is also the creator of the free online course SILVER 101: Quickly Learn How to Identify Your Sterling Silver and Silverplate to Find the Valuable Pieces and Sort with Empowered Confidence, available on YouTube.

Larissa is also a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers and an art consultant and can be found at: https://www.larissawild.com/
You can find out more about personal property appraisers at: https://www.isa-appraisers.org/ , https://www.appraisersassociation.org/, https://www.appraisers.org/Home.

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