(WINTER 2010)

A required course for the Certificate Program in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts.
The appraiser of personal property (fine arts, antiques, decorative arts, gems, jewelry, and residential contents) is a member of an emerging profession. The appropriate identification and valuation of fine/decorative arts are traditionally the function of a connoisseur, historian, merchant, assessor or accountant is combined in appraisal practices. Gain a working knowledge of valuation theory and the principles that influence valuation. This course is the first in a series of four foundation courses designed for candidates to the appraisal profession and must be taken in sequence. Textbooks sold from the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and must be purchased prior to the class and allow two weeks for delivery. Visit http://unex.uci.edu/pdfs/brochures/asa_reading.pdf for book and reading requirements. Early enrollments advised to purchase books and complete reading assignment prior to start of class. Refund deadline one week prior to start date.

Holly Mitchem, M.A., A.S.A., is an accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers (A.S.A.) specializing in fine arts. Her firm, Mitchem Arts, located in Ojai, specializes in providing fine arts valuation services and expert testimony for attorneys, corporations, insurance companies, and private clients. Ms. Mitchem has served as Personal Property Chair on the governing board of the Los Angeles Chapter of the ASA. Ms. Mitchem regularly teaches classes in valuation methodology and art and design history, and has a special interest in California art and design.