Fine Art Appraisal & Consultations
Expertise in personal property valuation
Jena Rose Lee is a fine art appraiser with over a decade of experience in the research and valuation of fine art and residential contents. Specializing in Modern and Contemporary Art, Lee has worked extensively in estate appraisal and possesses an expansive knowledge of 19th and 20th Century American and European furniture, decorations and fine silver. Her clients receive professional services held to the rigorous standards of the American Society of Appraisers and USPAP-compliant appraisal reports for the intended uses of estate taxes and planning, insurance, charitable contribution, and damage and loss claims. Past clients include individual collectors, insurance agents, attorneys, trusts and estates, banks, corporations, auction houses and cultural institutions. Lee has worked on a multitude of assignments ranging from a single painting to a 15,000 square foot estate. No project is too small or large to tackle and each is completed with due diligence, accuracy and discretion.
Born in Chicago, Lee is a lifelong student of the arts. Her artistic parents enrolled her early on in courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and immersed her in the world of museums, galleries and theaters. As a young adult, she pursued a dual passion for fine art and history at the University of Illinois at Chicago and later attended Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, where a love of process and multiples was fostered through her studies in printmaking and sculpture. Lee’s introduction to the fascinating world of appraisal came when she was hired by Los Angeles veteran appraiser Charles Credaroli, who shared his depth of knowledge and professionalism as a mentor and colleague. In 2015, Lee earned her certificate in Personal Property Appraisal from the University of Chicago. Lee now spends her time between Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon, enjoying the contrast between the two regions in both culture and natural beauty. She currently serves as Chair of Personal Property for the Los Angeles Chapter of American Society of Appraisers and is an active member of ArtTable, Northwest.
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fine art | residential contents
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Portland (503) 558 5131 Los Angeles (323) 628 8441By email
Inquire about an appraisal, item or special collection below.“Jena was INSTRUMENTAL in helping relocate my mother-in-law and her art collection from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. We had a narrow time-frame and Jena made it happen safely and stress-free. She was a pleasure to work with. Her deep knowledge of art, attention to detail, and assistance with recommendations on insurance and shipping were indispensable.”
“My mom had recently passed away and left me some antiques. I needed an appraisal for insurance purposes, and I also needed help learning about items to decide what to sell, consign, donate, or keep. Jena made the whole situation so much more manageable and pleasant. Her warm, friendly, calming professional manner coupled with her wide expertise, thorough documentation, and clear communication were exactly what I’d hoped for. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a quality professional appraiser.”