Dana Summitt, ISA AM, Fine Art

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Dana Summitt
ISA member since May 03, 2019

(919) 438-3189 (Office)

PO Box 80245
Raleigh, NC 27623 map

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Dana Summitt, ISA AM, founder of Look Appraisal LLC, is a Raleigh, NC based appraiser with a specialty designation in fine art. Beyond appraising, her expertise extends to consulting, guest lectures, and art brokerage. Dana is an accredited member (ISA AM) of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), the leading professional organization for personal property appraisers in North America. The ISA AM designation signifies the completion of rigorous training, including the ISA Core Course and the Fine Arts specialty course. She possesses well over 700 hours of documented experience in the appraisal field and adheres to the industry's gold standard, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Her commitment extends beyond qualifications, as a member of the ISA Fine Art Committee and continual education within the field of art appraisal. She has facilitated appraisals for client charitable donations to institutions, including the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham, NC, Ackland Art Museum in Chapel Hill, NC, and NCSU Libraries in Raleigh, NC.  

There are many reasons you might need an appraisal, and we're here to help you with the following:

• Charitable Donations
• Estate Settlement
• Insurance Coverage, Claims, Loss
• Property Liquidation/Distribution
• Business Contents Valuation
• Fair Market Value (FMV) Assessment (single item or collections)

 We provide trusted appraisal services for a wide range of clients, including:

• Estates of all sizes (deceased and living)
• Attorneys, Banks, Financial Advisors, and Trust Officers/Administrators
• Museums and Institutions
• Non-profits
• Businesses
• Families and Individual Collectors
• HNW Estates, Family Offices: MFOs, SFOs
• Clients with extensive and complex asset holdings

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How We Work: We keep things down-to-earth and approachable, so you feel comfortable throughout the valuation process. We understand busy schedules come in all forms. That's why we offer in-person and virtual consultations via Zoom or phone before the appraisal begins. In order to ensure your preferred appointment, schedule your consultation or service online up to 60 days in advance. Our busy schedule often involves lengthy projects, planning ahead is key!

Located in Northwest Raleigh, near the heart of the RTP tech hub, Look Appraisal embraces a more modern, tech-savvy approach to work. We prioritize both modern convenience and traditional service processes. Our digital tools include online scheduling, electronic reporting and service agreements, invoicing, and web-based consultations to streamline the client experience. However, we recognize that not everyone prefers a digital experience. Rest assured, Look Appraisal is equally adept at traditional business methods for those who prefer them.

Extensive experience in appraising:

• 19th and 20th Century Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary American and European Paintings, Drawings, Art
• Vintage, 19th, 20th, and 21st Century Photography
• Modern and Contemporary Prints, Lithographs, and Engravings
• Antiquarian and Rare Books, Libraries
• Vintage Clothing
• Entertainment Memorabilia - Folk, Rock, Punk, & Underground Artists
• Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia Memorabilia
• Musical Instruments - pianos, collector guitars

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Speaking Engagements: Look Appraisal welcomes the opportunity to speak at your next event, class, professional meeting, or fundraiser. The appraiser brings a wealth of knowledge and an engaging presentation style to topics like collecting, fine art, antique valuations, the importance of obtaining an appraisal, estate planning, downsizing, and navigating the appraisal process.

An Indiana native, Ms. Summitt is a proud graduate of Ball State University. She resides in Raleigh, North Carolina with her family, surrounded by the tall whispering pine trees for which the beautiful Carolinas are known.

Look Appraisal is proud to be a woman-owned business.

*NOTE: To ensure our dedicated attention, all of our consultations, valuations, opinions, and appraisals require an appointment.