Fine Art Appraisals

About

Sr. Appraiser & Owner, Elsie Arredondo is an Accredited Member with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). As an ISA AM, Ms. Arredondo's appraisals conform to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and to the Ethical Standards and Report Writing Standards of the International Society of Appraisers.

Over ten years of market-related experience in her chosen specialty of fine art. Focusing on late 19th century paintings and 20th Century to contemporary artwork including; paintings, sculptures, sketches and limited edition prints. Member of the Estate Planning Council of San Diego.

ENA Appraisals is based in San Diego, California and serves the San Diego, Los Angeles, and Orange County areas.

Association Memberships

Mission

To empower our clients with informed choices for their art collections.

Overview

ENA Appraisals specialize in late 19th century paintings including Japanese Woodblocks, and 20th Century to contemporary artwork including; paintings, sculptures, sketches and prints.

We begin with a consultation interview to determine appraisal goals. Once this is done, we develop a course of action that includes timeline, pricing and deliverables. A signed agreement along with a 50% deposit of total fee is required to begin appraisal work. Next the on-site inspection date is scheduled.

After inspection is completed, extensive research to determine value for the intended use of the appraisal begins. Final payment due upon completion of appraisal report. Report is sent electronically to client.

Note: Photographic inspections can also be done when in-person is not an option.

Applications for Art Appraisal

REPLACEMENT COST

REPLACEMENT COST

For obtaining insurance coverage for high valued personal property. This is also necessary for a loss claim to be filed.

FAIR MARKET VALUE

FAIR MARKET VALUE

Required when determining the value of non-cash charitable donations above a certain value or for Estate taxes.

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION

Establishes a defined type of value (often net value or marketable cash value) for each item of property.

MARKET VALUE

MARKET VALUE

Intended for those who are interested in buying or selling property. Ask about Verbal Valuations.

Appraiser Profile

Elsie Arredondo, ISA AM

DESIGNATIONS

Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers: Specializing in Fine Art
Candidate Member, American Society of Appraisers: Specializing in Fine Art

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ENA Appraisals – Own and operate as a Fine Art Appraiser since 2018
Arredon Art Gallery – Own and operate as the Art Director since 2013

EDUCATION

Master’s Degree – Regulatory Affairs. San Diego State University, 2011
Bachelor’s Degree – Information Management. Loma Linda University, 1998

TRAINING

“Forensic Authentication Through Signatures & Composition”, American Society of Appraisers, 2023
“Appraising the Prints of Salvador Dali”, American Society of Appraisers, 2023
“Japanese Prints: A Case Study of the Japanese Woodblock Print Market, American Society of Appraisers, 2022
“Fair Market Value: Appraising Personal Property for Non-Cash Charitable Contributions and Estates,” American Society of Appraisers, 2021
“7-hour National Uniformed Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), International Association of Appraisers, 2023
“Identifying Prints, Originals, Fake or Productions for Pablo Picasso”, International Association of Appraisers, 2020
“Modern Art and Ideas”, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), 2020
“Guide to Appraising Fine Art”, International Association of Appraisers, 2019
Completed 700 hours of appraisal-related experience with the International Society of Appraisers, 2019

MEMBERSHIP

The Estate Planning Council of San Diego (EPCSD)
International Society of Appraisals (ISA)
American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

what people are saying

"Our small business was moving office space and needed some artwork appraised. Elsie Arredondo was available on short notice. She took a great deal of time in examining our art, conducted research and provided a timely, detailed report. I was impressed with her knowledge and her ethical approached. I could not have been more please."

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