List of Appraisers

LOS ANGELES SENIOR APPRAISERS

Please note that further research may be necessary as each client’s collection and need for an appraisal is different. For client’s specific needs or requests, Narver Insurance can research for available appraisers for additional collecting areas and also for other locations in the country.

Fine Art

Nancy Escher
Escher Associates
9538 Brighton Way, Suite 332
Beverly Hills California 90210
(310) 275-5048

  • Appraiser of fine art and rare books
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser (has a minimum of five years full-time equivalent appraisal experience and a college degree or its equivalent) of the American Society of Appraisers
  • Fee is $200 per hour or $1,600 per day (for on-site examination, research and appraisal report preparation); $10 per page (for report processing); plus travel and expenses – a retainer of $350 may be required depending on the project

Jacqueline Silverman
Jacqueline Silverman & Associates
619 North Almont Drive
Los Angeles, California 90069
(310) 277-4410

  • Appraiser of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary Art
  • Certified Member (has a minimum of five years experience as an appraiser and passed a two-part certification examination in Theory & Methodology and an area of expertise) of the Appraisers Association of America, Inc.
  • Fee is $200 per hour with one hour minimum (for on-site inspection, research, documention, and travel); $10 per page (for computer input for appraisal report); and any out-of-pocket expenses

Decorative Arts

Arline Edelbaum
839 Glenmont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90024
(310) 474-4246

  • Appraiser of general residential contents including antiques and decorative arts
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers
  • Fee is $200 per hour (for on-site inspection and research); $10 per original page (for appraisal document preparation); $200 per hour (for one way driving only); and any out-of-pocket expenses>

Nancy Alison Martin
Nancy Alison Martin & Associates
1214 East Green Street, Suite 200
Pasadena, California 91106
(626) 304-0900

  • Appraiser of general residential contents including antiques and decorative arts
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers
  • Fee is $225 per hour (for on-site inspection, research, and travel); $10 per page (for document preparation); and other charges at cost such as film, photofinishing and postage

Jewelry

Julia Rhoda
9461 Charleville Boulevard, #354
Beverly Hills, California 90212
(310) 203-9353

  • Appraiser of gems and jewelry
  • Graduate Gemologist
  • Accredited Member (has completed a certification program with courses in appraisal principles and procedures, passed the examinations, and has a minimum of three years appraisal experience or its equivalent) of the International Society of Appraisers
  • Appraises only on-site with portable laboratory equipments
  • Fee is $175 per hour (for on-site inspection); $75 per hour (for document preparation)

Jennifer Thornton-Davis
In Depth Appraisals
16830 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 248
Encino, California 91436
(818) 988-5583

  • Appraiser of gems and jewelry
  • Graduate Gemologist
  • Certified Member (achieved the highest level of membership/certification by completing a comprehensive program in appraisal courses and passing a comprehensive examination) of the International Society of Appraisers
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers
  • Appraises on-site with portable laboratory equipments (and also at her office)
  • Fee is $200 for the first hour and $175 per hour there after (for on-site examination); $150 per hour (for research and documentation); fee is less for items brought to her office

Please note that Narver Insurance does not warrant or guarantee the work performed by third-party vendors and we are not responsible for any loss or damage to the collection that may occur as a result of the service. Details of additional qualified appraisers can be found on the ASA, AAA or ISA websites