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Presenting Our Knowledge

In Appearances and Presentations…

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ASA International Appraisals Conference, New Orleans, LA
“Beyond the Obvious: Mission Impossible or is it?”, October 2023

ASA Symposium, Santa Barbara, CA
California Arts and Appraisal Practice, May 2023

College Art Association (CAA) Annual Conference
“The Value Behind the Art: An Appraiser’s Perspective”, February 2023 

One Art Nation Virtual Webinar
“What’s it Worth: Prepare Today for Tomorrow”, May 2022

Portland, OR Estate Planning Council Meeting
“Fair Market Value: Death and Taxes” November 2017

ASA International Appraisers Conference, Savannah, GA
Applying the Blockage Discount to Personal Property Appraisals (Sep 2014)

In Online Articles…

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One Art Nation
5 Questions with Accredited Appraiser Frances Zeman (April 2022)
What it’s Worth: Prepare Today for Tomorrow (August 2021)

In Printed Articles…

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Private Risk Advisor
"The Empty Hook Theory or How Not to Plan for Your Future" (2008)

The Journal of Property Economics, Vol. 1 Issue 1
"Seventeen Easy Steps to Writing an Appraisal", pages 49-55 (2004)

Art & Antiques Magazine
"Value System - How to Get the Most Accurate Appraisals" (2003)

Personal Property Journal, American Society of Appraisers
"Seventeen Easy Steps to Writing an Appraisal" (2002)
"The Board of Examiners and You" (2000)
"Genre in Early Italian Renaissance Paintings" (1996)
"Rosa Bonheur: Feminist Painter of the Nineteenth Century" (1994-95)
"Appraising Oriental Rugs" reprinted in Southern Living Magazine (1992)

Long Island Chapter Newsletter, American Society of Appraisers
"Art/Antiques Auction Market Review" (1989)

Gold Coast Magazine: Bi-monthly Art and Antiques Articles
"Tiffany Glass", "Antique Furniture", "Treasures in Your Attic", "The Auction Market"(1980-82)

Our expertise has also been featured in:

Consumer Reports Money Adviser, Vol 2, Issue 1
"How to Get Attic Treasures Appraised" (2005)

Art + Auction Magazine Investment Annual
"Art Appraisals: For What It's Worth" by Margery Gordon (2005)

Art & Antiques 25 Year Art Overview
"A & A Insider: Value System: How to get the Most Accurate Appraisals" by Robert Maneker, pages 48-51 (Summer 2003)

In Live Interviews…

Past Television Appearances include:

The Today Show, NBC
”ASA Member Details How to Find a Qualified Appraiser on the ‘Today’ Show”(2003)

More than 6.2 million national viewers tuned in to see American Society of Appraisers (ASA) member Fran Zeman, ASA, interviewed on the Aug. 22 "Today" show by news anchor Ann Curry. In the segment, Zeman informed consumers of important points to keep in mind when choosing an accredited appraiser.

Zeman's five-minute interview discussed how to find a qualified appraiser. She noted that consumers need to look for an educated, experienced and accredited appraiser; that one should choose an appraiser with no vested interest in the property being appraised; that an appraiser should not charge a percentage of the property as a fee; and that a valuation takes time to research and analyze.

Zeman, who has Personal Property designations in Antiques and Decorative Arts, Fine Arts, Residential Contents-General and Oriental Rugs, explained in the "Today" show segment that a professionally prepared appraisal report is a document as important as a will and is essential for tax and estate purposes. She told consumers they should choose an accredited member from the American Society of Appraisers.

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