Lauralynn Vineyard, ISA AM, BA Chemistry/ArtHistory, Fulbright Fellow

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Lauralynn Vineyard
ISA member since Aug 01, 2018

(530) 494-9848 (Office)

2488 Palmira Ave
Unit 2
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 map

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About

I am a graduate of USC, Sotheby's Institute of Art, and the ISA Core Course as well as the Specialty Course in Fine Art. I have an emphasis in Fine Art (Western Modern and Contemporary) and I also appraise Antiques, Other Collectibles, and General Household Contents.  My company "Art Mode Appraisals" is based in South Lake Tahoe.  We are happy to travel to meet your needs!

I was an Art Conservation Science Fulbright Scholar in Florence, Italy in 2003-2004, where I studied the Italian methodology in non-destructive art conservation science at the Istituto di Fisica Applicata (Institute of Applied Physics).  Based on my time in Italy, I concluded I did not want to be a scientist, although I was very successful in that field (having also worked at the LACMA and the Getty Conservation Labs).  I knew I was looking for something else that would allow me to work with people and be more creative.....appraising fine art and collectibles is my true calling.

My time running a business for over a decade, my experience at contemporary art galleries, fine art frame shops, conservation science labs, plus my education at Sotheby's Institute in London and the University of Southern California have prepared me well for fine art appraising.  This field is a great combination of skills:  an unyielding passion for art, a sharp mind, an organized work ethic, great customer care, a strong artistic eye, an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a total dedication to getting the job done thoroughly, impartially, and ethically.  I truly look forward to working with you for all your personal property needs!  

I help with estate planning and distribution, family trusts, insurance claims and coverage, and general financial planning.  I love bringing clarity to people's lives when they know more about what they own, what they cherish, and what items they're curious about.  Send an email or give me a call to set up a free 20 min phone consult:  artmodeappraisals@gmail.com 530.494.9848 

Professional Experience

Appraiser/Owner  Art Mode Appraisals - South Lake Tahoe, CA  Dec 2018 - Current 

Art Constultant/Framer  Emanate Gallery - South Lake Tahoe, CA                          Dec 2017 - Sept 2018  

Fitter/Framer:  Michael Thompson Framing - SF, CA        Mar 2017 - June 2017

Framer:  Aaron Brothers - Daly City, CA                             Sept 2015 - Mar 2017

Gallery Assistant:  Bash Gallery - SF, CA                           Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Fulbright Fellow/ Assistant Conservation Scientist:    Il Istituto di Fisica Applicata - Florence, Italy                                                                    2003 - 2004

Conservation Intern:  LACMA - Los Angeles, CA                          Summer 2003

Conservation Intern:  Getty Museum Antiquities Dept - LA, CA    Summer 2002

Continued Education

International Society of Appraisers:  Requalification Course // August 2023

This is a required course every five years to remain in good standing with the International Society of Appraisers.  The course focused on charitable contribution appraisals, estate and gift tax appraisals, and best practices for determining value including how to select appropriate comparables and implementing sound justified reasoning.  Insurance appraisals, extraordinary assumptions, and recent updates to the Core Course Manual 2021 version.

USPAP:  Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice  May 2023

This course is first taken as a 15 hour class and is required of all ISA appraisers in order to be up to date with personal property appraisal methodology and practice.  There is a required 7 hour update every two years, of which I am current.

Sotheby’s Institute of Art:  Art Writing Online Course June 2022

This 6 week course focused on the broad field of art writing, whether in the form of an art exhibition review, artist interview, writing an artist statement/biography, fine art criticism, or art essays.  Course materials discussed the many approaches to all of these formats that are currently in use in the art world, as well as encouraging students to hone their own art writing skills.  

International Society of Appraisers:  Assets // Annual Conference March 2022

18 hours of Continuing Education Credits.  Various topics related to art, antique, and jewelry appraisals for the IRS and insurance.  Special topics included Native American art, African American Art, Expert Witness Testimony in Lawsuits, and Known Fakes and Forgeries in the art world.  

International Society of Appraisers:  Fine Arts Specialty Course        June 2021

The Fine Arts Specialty Course was not just an art history course.  In fact, we covered 40,000 years of art history on the first day!  After that we dove into the making of various forms of art.  We learned what materials go into making a sculpture, a painting, a print, or an assemblage.  We also covered the history of frames and photography, and discussed proper due diligence and research methods for art appraising.  It was a fantastic course with incredible teachers.  Our final test was both a multiple choice and practical exam, where we had to write an insurance report that was 25 pages long.  I am thrilled to be an ISA Accredited Member! 

International Society of Appraisers:  Core Course in Appraising       Dec 2018

The Core Course covers Appraisal Theory, Insurance Costs, Market Reactions, Market Forces, Scope of Work, Identification and Authentication, Market Research and Analysis, Insurance Coverage and Claims, US Federal Tax Functions, Equitable Distrubutions, Liquidation, Bankruptcy, Code of Ethics, USPAP, and Basic Appraiser Techniques. 

Sotheby’s Institute of Art:  Art and Its Markets - London, UK        July 2016

Art and Its Markets involved an immersive education in the art and art business world in London.  By attending auctions, visiting art fairs, and discussing the current state of the contemporary and old masters art markets, we gained a working knowledge of the international business of art.  Topics included authenticity, the value of art, conservation, gallery tiers, corporate art practices, art as investment, art price databases and art law.

University of Southern California - Bachelors of Science , Los Angeles , CA     1999-2003

Major in Chemistry and Art History:  General, organic, inorganic, physical chemistry classes along with calculus and physics.  In addition, art history courses in feminist art, contemporary art, renaissance art and ancient art.  Senior focus was on art conservation science practices in LACMA and the Getty conservation labs.  Received the Renaissance Award for outstanding scholarship upon graduation with Honors, as well as the Fulbright Fellowship in Florence, Italy.

Cultural and Linguistic Proficiency

Native  English   Intermediate  Spanish & Italian  Countries Visited 8