The Specialists – ISA Featured in Canadian Art’s Collecting Guide

What Art Appraisers and Advisers Can Offer

ISA members are highlighted as specialists in the Canadian Art Collecting Guide.

These experts provide independent valuations of art, along with strategies to organize and build a collection, among other vital services.

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“You might wish to reach out to an appraiser to seek assurance …

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