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We would appreciate the opportunity to provide whatever service(s) you may require within our fields of expertise. Please contact us to discuss more specific needs.

What We Do

Lisa M. Barnes: A Successful and Trusted Appraiser

Lisa M. Barnes is the successful and innovative founder of a highly respected international appraisal consultancy. Over the past 30+ years, she has appraised both personal property and fine art for private and public collections and government institutions. She has extensive experience in expert witness testimony and mediation.
Furthermore, Ms. Barnes has planned, developed, appraised, and curated art collections for numerous corporate and private collectors. She has in-depth education and training in all facets of art history, appraisals, conservation and framing installation.

Comprehensive Education and Proven Experience

Ms. Barnes’ comprehensive education includes attending Harvard University, Oxford University, The Louvre and the Jeu de Paume in Paris, and the British Institute in Florence Italy.
In addition, Ms. Barnes has diplomas from Sotheby’s, Christies, and the New Academy of Art – all located in London. She has attended appraisal study courses at NYU and the Smithsonian. Further, Ms. Barnes maintains a level of USPAP compliant – meaning she can prepare appraisals for IRS purposes. She regularly attends courses at NYU to update her knowledge of the ever-changing laws governing the art world.

Assisting Not Only Individuals, But Corporations

In addition to helping individuals appraise their personal assets, we also help corporations and other entities. Check out some of our links and services below:

Areas of Practice

Probate of Estates for State & Federal Tax

I handle appraisals for probate of estates for Tax purposes.

Liquidation and Resale of Property

Do you need liquidation and resale appraisals? Contact me today!

Sale – Equitable Distribution

Division of property is a judicial division of property rights and obligations between spouses during divorce.

Insurance Scheduling Damage/Loss

Do you require an appraisal for an insurance claim? We can help! Give us a call today to setup a consultation.

Expert Witness Testimony and Litigation

I have worked with the FBI, U.S. Marshals and in Superior Court and Municipal Courts all over the United States.

Charitable Donations

Preparing appraisals according to IRS standards, as well as, providing forms for tax filing purposes.

Art Consultancy

Including inventory, research and documentation of a single item or an entire collection for collectors, insurance companies, museums, and corporate art collections.

And Much More!

View our services page to get a full list of the international appraisal consultancy services I offer!

(480) 212-6248

Get Your Assets Valued at the Right Price.

What Makes Me Qualified?

I feel confident that I am more than capable to handle this type of assignment, as well as, perfectly fit the qualifications you are looking for in an expert witness. Furthermore, I am available to accommodate your client whenever they need me. Below is more detailed information.

Memberships and Affiliations

Member, International Foundation for Art Research (IFAR)
Certified, International Fine Art Appraisers (IFAA)
Member of appraisers associaation of america 30 years
Professional appraisers roundtable member since 2020
Member of winter park Florida chamber of commerce
Member, Appraisers Association of America Since 1992
Member, Forensic Expert Witness Association
2019 compliant, Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
Member Women in the Arts; Washington, DC
Member, Esperiate d’Rome, Italy- only American Member
Strathmore’s 2016 Who’s Who in Business

Publications

Unisys New Zealand Corporate Art Catalogue, 1988
National Mutual Life Association Catalogue for Touring Exhibition, 1988
National Mutual Life Association Catalogue for the National Touring Exhibition, 1989
“Picasso Caper” 1995-1996, Reprint 2004
“Art is for All: A Brief Look at Art Collecting Through the Ages”, Chubb Collectors, Summer 2008
Currently writing the forward on an Artist’s work who is based in Rome Italy, March 2013
Recently authored the forward on a hard bond book featuring the works of renowned Italian artist Frederich Zuccheri.

Reviews

Foothills Focus (Arizona); April 2005, June 2006
Fort Worth Star (Texas); August 20, 1990
Colorado Business Magazine; March 1990
Icon Magazine (Colorado); November 1989
Christ Church Press; November 1988
Auckland Star (New Zealand); November 1988
Home & Building (New Zealand); August 1988
Wellington Newspaper (New Zealand); February 11, 1988

Foreign Languages

Spanish, Italian, and French – fluent in reading and comprehension

Attorney References

John J. Weltman, Esq

Lawson & Weitzen LLP
88 Black Falcon Ave, Ste 345, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 439-4990

Michelle K. McClure

Landye Bennett Blumstein LLP
1300 SW 5th Ave, Ste 35, Portland, OR 97201
(503) 224-4100

Coleen H. Lowe

Morris, Sullivan & Lemkul LLP
9915 Mira Mesa Blvd, Ste 300, San Diego, CA 92131
(858) 566-7600

John Thresher

Thresher & Thresher, P.A.
400 N Tampa St, Ste 1320, Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 229-7744

Schedule Your Consultation

Global art consultancy agency with offices from Arizona, Florida and Rome, Italy!

We would appreciate the opportunity to provide whatever service(s) you may require within our fields of expertise. Whether you’ve hired an appraiser before, or just getting started and have more questions than you do answers, Lisa Barnes can discuss your specific needs with you.

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