Rebecca Ardell Markman, ISA CAPP, AM, MLS
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PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS:
Certified Member, International Society of Appraisers, Antiques and Residential Contents
Certified Member, International Society of Appraisers, Fine Art
Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers, Antiques and Decorative Arts
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Exam taken and passed 2004, 2008
EDUCATION:
American Society of Appraisers at University of California, Irvine
Certificate, Connoisseurship Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts (2006)
Certificate, Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts (2004)
California State University San Jose at Fullerton
Masters Degree in Library and Information Science with emphasis in Art Librarianship (1993)
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelors Degree in Art History (1987)
University College, University of London
Art History coursework (1986)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Antiques and Fine Art Appraisal Services (2004 - Current)
Appraiser and consultant with specialty knowledge in 18th, 19th & 20th century American, British and European antiques, decorative, and fine arts. Professional art and antiques research and cataloguing services for appraisers, auction houses, museums and individual collectors.
Julien’s Auctions, Los Angeles, Independent Consultant (2007-Current)
Consulting specialist providing cataloguing, research and auction estimates for antiques, decorative & fine arts, furnishings and residential contents for auction house specializing in celebrity property. Celebrity auction projects to date include property of Barbra Streisand, Michael Jackson, Bob Hope, Mary Pickford, and the Osbournes.
Laguna Art Museum, Peter Blake Gallery, Newport Beach Public Library (1993-2003)
Acted in various capacities as an art librarian, art researcher, and art gallery assistant on a part time basis for these museum, art and library organizations.
Getty Center for the History of Art, Santa Monica, Special Collections Assistant (1991-93)
Researched and valued rare books, manuscripts and archives offered to the Getty Center. Assisted with exhibitions and loans of Getty special collections materials. Assisted visiting scholars with research queries. Catalogued Bern Porter collection of ephemera. At Getty Conservation Institute, conserved and properly prepared materials for continued handling.
Wildenstein &. Co., New York, Art Researcher (1988-1991)
Researched and valued art works purchased and sold by international art gallery. Investigated subject matter, provenance, and authenticity of major Old Master and Impressionist paintings, antiques and decorative arts. Researched and bid on works of art and antiques offered at auction houses. Tracked art market, auction pricing and movement of works of art and antiques among international galleries, dealers and auction houses for possible acquisition. Maintained and compiled records for publication of catalogue raisonnés on various artists published by the Wildenstein Institute. Helped maintain the largest private art library in the United States, with holdings of books, periodicals, exhibition and sales catalogues, private collector information, photo archives, and inventory files dating back to the 18th Century.
Christie's, New York, 19th Century Paintings Department Intern (1987-1988)
Assisted with research of authenticity, provenance, cataloguing, valuation and condition reports for 19th century paintings offered for sale.
PUBLICATIONS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:
Interview for Auction Network about the Michael Jackson Auction, March 2009
Interview with Ann Franken on WealthTV about the Osbournes Auction, November 2007
Guest on “Value This! With Brian and Leon”, Weekly Radio Appraisal Show, September 2006
“Personal Property Appraisals, Insurance Coverage, and Disaster Preparedness,” reprinted in the Laguna Beach Independent, January 27 and February 3, 2006
APPRAISAL STUDIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION:
ASA Principles of Valuation 201-204 / ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies
California Art & Design
Entertainment Memorabilia
Fakes, Frauds, and Reproductions
Furniture Products, Materials and Construction / History of Furniture I & II
History and Identification of Oriental Carpets
Insurance, Appraisers and the Law / IRS Seminar 2006 and 2007, sponsored by ASA
International School of Gemology, Registered Gemologist Appraiser (in process)
Mid 19th to 21st Century East Asian Art I & II
Silver: Is It Real?
Understanding Antique Furniture
Certificate in Interior Design, Saddleback College (2004)
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, American Association of Museums
Member, Art Libraries Society of North America (ARLIS/NA), Southern California Chapter
Member, Cal Alumni Club, University of California, Berkeley
ASA Los Angeles Chapter Personal Property Committee Co-Chair, 2006 - 2008
ISA Antiques and Residential Contents Committee, Education Calendar Chair, 2006 - 2008
ISA Southern California Chapter Recording Secretary, 2007 - 2008