Kelly Knoll

Kelly Knoll, ISA CAPP (President/CEO)

Telephone: (248) 722-4319

Email: [email protected]

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Curriculum Vitae

AREAS OF EXPERTISE (15th – 21st century)

Fine Art / Decorative Art

Original Paintings Drawings Engraving & Etching Contemporary Fine Art Prints

Sculpture

Bronze Mixed Media Ceramics/Stoneware/Pottery

Art Glass

Hand Blown Molded/Slumped Stained/Etched

Frames

European/Continental Antique Custom

Jewelry

Estate Modern Designer/Custom

Antiques - Vintage

Museum Quality Furniture Mid-Century Furniture, Lighting, & Accessories

Categories We Do NOT Appraise or are Selective

Silver/China/Collectables – Selective Artifacts – Selective Asian Arts – Selective Photography – Selective Oriental Rugs Sports Memorabilia Musical Instruments Guns and Weaponry Wine Coins / Currency

APPRAISAL SERVICES

Museum, Corporate, University & Private Client Services

Insurance Coverage Damage Claims Charitable Donations Tax Deductible Gifts Divorce Settlements Equitable Distribution & Dissolution Estate, Will, & Trust Planning Estate Evaluations Estate Probate & Tax Resale Function Expert Witness & Litigation Support Investment Evaluations Appraisal Review Consultation Services

Heritage Appraisals, LLC (President & CEO)

Certified Personal Property Appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers, ISA Certified Personal Property Appraiser with The Appraisal Foundation, TAF USPAP – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

ISA - International Society of Appraisers, Certified Personal Property Appraiser TAF -The Appraisal Foundation, IAF, Certified Personal Property Appraiser USPAP - Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice DCA - Diamond Council of America, Gemology and Diamontology Heritage Appraisals, LLC - President/CEO (2011-present) Gallery Director/Curator ­– Art Leaders Gallery, West Bloomfield, MI (2005-2014) Jewelry Retail Management - Jared the Galleria of Jewelry (2000-2005) Universal Life Church – Ordained Ministry University - Art History, Valuation Theory

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

ISA – International Society of Appraisers

2021 – CAPP 5-year requalification course 2015 – Achieved “Certified Appraiser of Personal Property” accreditation (CAPP) CAPP accreditation achieved after required ISA training classes, educational testing, proof of specified hours spent within the appraisal industry, proof of specified hours spent obtaining professional development credits (teaching, educational classes, research endeavors), and submission of broad evidence report to be critiqued by three (3) ISA certified members 2012 – Achieved “Accredited Membership” accreditation (AM) AM accreditation achieved after required ISA training classes, educational testing, proof of specified hours spent within the appraisal industry, and proof of specified hours spent obtaining professional development credits (teaching, educational classes, research endeavors) 2011 – Achieved “Membership” accreditation (ISA) ISA accreditation achieved after required ISA core course training classes, educational testing, and proof of specified hours spent within the appraisal industry Review of monthly education updates and online webinars

USPAP – Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice

2025 – Seven (7) hour requalification course 2023 – Seven (7) hour requalification course 2021, 2019, 2017, 2015, 2013 – Seven (7) hour requalification course 2011 – Six (6) hour qualification course

COMMITTEES, BOARD INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER WORK

ISA – International Society of Appraisers

Review Committee for CAPP (certified appraiser of personal property) candidates ISA Blog - Article Writing for Publication

PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PRESENTATIONS

Ongoing public speaking and art related presentations (5-10 per year)

UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENTS

Named Appraiser for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service Named Appraiser for U.S. Bankruptcy Court Lead Appraiser in IRS litigation and seizer of an 1896 Fresnel Lighthouse lens Lead Appraiser in over five hundred plus (500+) charitable donation appraisals

SELECTED MUSEUM, CORPORATE AND UNIVERSITY CLIENTELE

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit, MI Flint Institute of Arts, Flint, MI Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo, MI Arts Council Greater Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills, MI Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, Ann Arbor, MI Henry Ford College, Dearborn, MI Gwen Frostic Museum, Benzonia, MI Prism Art Group, National Franchise – Multiple Locations Serviced Compuware Corporation, Detroit, MI Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI Beaumont Health Systems, Royal Oak, MI Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfield Hills, MI Center for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI Hylant Group Inc., Toledo, OH Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Waterford Bank, Toledo, OH Wayne State University, Detroit, MI The Stroh Companies, Inc., MI Campbell Ewald, Detroit, MI FKA Brands and the Homedics Company, MI Meadow Brook Hall, Rochester, MI Domino’s Farms – Ave Maria Fine Art Gallery, MI Sisters of Saint Francis Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH The City of Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights, MI The Chase Group for the Secret Art of Dr. Seuss, National

LEAD APPRAISER - SELECTED SPECIAL PROJECTS

City of Sterling Heights monumental sculpture collection Tapper’s Garden – large collection of monumental sculptures over 3-acre landscape Clement Meadmore monumental bronze outdoor sculpture Henry Moore monumental bronze sculpture Frederick Remington original sculptures Marshall Fredericks’ original sculpture and rare works collection Dale Chihuly monumental installation Collection of M.C. Escher hand signed and numbered prints Contemporary masters’ original and rare limited editions (ex. Joan Mitchell, Alexander Calder, Helen Frankenthaler Romare Howard Bearden, Milton Avery, George Grosz, Reginald Marsh, Charles Ephraim Burchafield, Pablo Picasso, Mary Cassatt, Jean Dufy, O.E. Berninghaus, John Twachtman, Joan Miro, John Marin, Ben Shahn, Lyonel Feininger, James Whistler, etc.) Prominent collections by renowned mid-century and contemporary artists’ artworks, furniture, and lighting (ex. Norman Rockwell , Sam Francis, Picasso, Matisse, Rauschenberg, Oldenburg, Jasper Johns, Lynda Benglis, Lichtenstein, Motherwell, Yunkers, Jun Kineko, AkioTakmori, Armen, Charles and Ray Eames, Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen, Henry Moore, Herman Miller, Poul Henningsen, Lalique, Handel, Pairpoint, etc.) Renown African American artists’ original and rare limited editions (ex. Hughie Lee-Smith, Benny Andrews, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Gilda Snowden, Richard Mayhe, Charles McGee, etc.) Renown turn of the century ceramic and glass artists’ original and limited editions (ex. RKS (Riessner, Stellmacher & Kessel) Amphora, Paul Dachsel, Massier, Van Briggle, Eliel Saarinen, Richard Joyce, Pewabic, Tiffany, Grueby, Rookwood, Daum Nancy, etc.) Renown Polish artists’ originals (ex. Jacek Malczweski, Wlastimil Hofman, and Marcin Samlicki) Collection of Japanese ceramics from the Edo period to current day Collection of Asian and African artifacts, historical, cultural and ceremonial items, and tribal currency items Large collection of original Disney animation artwork Cranbrook; selected items donated to the Saarinen House from the Saarinen family Cranbrook; various Cranbrook noted artists, resident, and professor works in pottery, sculpture, and metalsmithing Large collection of 2nd century B.C – 4th century A.D. ancient Roman glassworks Discovery of Diego Rivera forgery sold as authentic Painting attributed to Giulio Pippi, Italian (1499-1546), pupil of Raphael Portrait appraisal involving the Lindbergh children (ref. Lindbergh kidnapping) Original “Titanic” movie-prop memorabilia Estate artwork collection of cartoonist/author, Ken Muse, American (1925-2010) Large estate collection of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain Historical Native American pottery and artifact from the Hopi and Acoma Tribes and monumental sculptures from various noted Inuit Indian artists IFAR Authentication process coordinator of Jackson Pollock, American (1912-1956) Authentication process coordinator of Robert Henri, American (1865-1929) Authentication process coordinator and coordination with Sotheby’s New York of a Chinese Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng period (1723-1735) Imperial Famille Rose porcelain charger Many significant jewelry collections featuring various noted/rare diamonds, gemstones, and timepieces, some having royal, celebrity and/or historical origins

SELECTED ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Finding the Right Appraiser

Synopsis: When you’re looking to have an appraisal conducted, you want to ensure to research and ascertain an appraiser who is qualified and specializes in the personal property you’re looking to have appraised.

What Makes Something Valuable

Synopsis: Public’s interpretation of value, types of values recognized, and how a value is derived and selected for an item.

Insurance Coverage Appraisals, When and Why You Need One

Synopsis: The various reasons why you need an insurance coverage appraisal and key points you need to know.

Past Vs. Present Appraisal Requirements/Differences

Synopsis: The current versus past appraisal requirements and quality standards.

Authentication vs. Identification

Synopsis: Definition clarification between the terminology between authentication and identification and how it applies to the appraisal field and client expectation.

Valuing Artwork with Condition Issues

Synopsis: How condition issues can play a role in the value and importance of having conservation/restoration work done

Antique Hand Carved Wooden Frames, Their History and How to Value

Synopsis: The history of antique hand-carved wood frames and how to value them as an appraiser.

The Jade Amulet

Synopsis: Young adult fiction, fantasy, adventure novel

Painting Mediums Throughout History

Synopsis: Visual and Tactile Identification of the varied forms of painting mediums used throughout history.

Differences Between Heated and Unheated Rubies and Sapphires

Synopsis: A guide for collectors and investors

How to Spot a Fake: Art Authentication Tips for Collectors

Synopsis: This guide breaks down key tools and strategies for spotting fakes, including certificates of authenticity (COAs), catalog raisonnés, UV light analysis, provenance, and common red flags.

PODCAST- ART, SPARKLE, AND VALUE

Let’s Talk Personal Property Appraisals Art Authentication, Forensics, and Red Flags on Forgeries Condition Issues and Value Diminution Gemstone Mining Earth to Elegance Impressionism, Art, Rebellion, Scandal, and Value

https://www.youtube.com/@HeritageAppraisalsLLC/podcasts - ( Full Channel of Podcasts)