Lesley A. Nicholson, MBA, CAPP, Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts

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Lesley A. Nicholson
ISA member since Jun 07, 2019

(217) 791-4832 (Mobile)

33 Hearthwood Dr.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 map

About

 Lesley Nicholson is an independent personal property appraiser and consultant to private and institutional clients specializing in decorative arts, antiques, silver, and entire estate contents. She is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA). She studied art history at Manhattanville College and the University of Vienna and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Art History from Rice University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from University of Illinois. Additionally, she has completed the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies, the USPAP (Uniform Standard of Professional Appraisal Practice) Course and the ISA Antiques, Furnishings and Decorative Arts Course as well as numerous specialized seminars. 

She has managed commercial art galleries in Texas and Illinois, as well as having extensive corporate experience.

Lesley is a second-generation antique dealer and a lifetime collector of ethnic and tribal art, as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau decorative objects and costume jewelry.

She has lectured on art and antique collecting and serves on the boards of the local Arts Council and a local museum. She is also a member of the South Carolina Archeological Society.