Certified Personal Property Appraiser

Expert appraisals for your valued possessions.

Lesley Nicholson is a certified personal property appraiser and consultant who provides services to private and institutional clients in the areas of decorative arts, antiques, silver, and entire estate contents. As a proud member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), she maintains the highest standards in her profession, ensuring that her clients receive accurate and reliable appraisals. With her extensive knowledge and expertise, Lesley is committed to delivering exceptional service to every client she works with.

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Estate Planning and Tax

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Real Client Stories

Here are some ways in which Lesley has helped her clients.

Hidden Gem

Two sisters needed help dividing the contents of their mother's display cabinet filled with modern cut glass. The real "find" in the back corner of the cabinet, however, was a Rookwood bowl, hand painted, depicting a Native American. It was signed with the initials for Sadie Markland, an important Rookwood artist, and dated 1894. The Rookwood piece was worth more than any individual piece of crystal in the case.

Unexpected Fortune

A man called and said he thought maybe the painting that his mother had given him long ago for his wedding might be worth something and perhaps he should insure it. His mother had been given the painting by a much older distant relative. It was a large oil by a Taos School artist and appraised in the high five figures.

Japanese Treasures Unearthed

An out of state family was moving their mother to assisted living and wanted to sell the house quickly. They were going to offer it furnished. Much of the furniture and many décor items were Japanese pieces the parents had purchased when living in Japan. After the appraisal the family decided to remove those pieces from the sale.

From Dislike to Relief

A woman had been given a sculpture by her father from the South Sea Islands and told it was very valuable. She did not like the piece and didn't want to keep it. It turned out to be a piece of decorative tourist art and she was relieved to know she could get rid of it.

Remote Appraisal Success

A man's deceased wife had been an avid collector of porcelain and fine dinnerware. He wanted to sell the collections but had no idea of the value. By taking excellent pictures and giving good descriptions, I was able to work remotely with him to provide a detailed appraisal.

Estate Treasure Hunt

The mother of a family passed away in a nursing facility. The family home was part of a very large estate and had not been lived in for some time. The entire contents of the house, furniture, silver, art, clothing and more had to be appraised for IRS estate tax purposes. The appraisal contained more than 400 individual items.