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About Us Collections in Context is headed up by Elizabeth Berman, an art historian and Judaica curator with over 30 years experience in museums.With degrees in art history and from Boston College (A.B.) and Harvard University (A.M.), Ms. Berman has also trained at the Hebrew University's Institute of Archaelogy. She began her long career in the arts as a practicing artist at the California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland. Recently USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) tested and passed at the New York offices of the Appraisers Association of American, November 14, 2006), Ms. Berman offers written apppraisals that conform to industry standards and IRS guidelines. She is holds the designation of Accredited Appraiser (A.A.) from the Appraisers National Association. Clients of Collections in Context include a long list of private collectors whose areas of interest include modern art, Judaica, tribal art, antiquities and folk art. We also provide expertise for synagogues, churches and cultlural instutions whoh have artifacts, books, documents of religious or local cultural historic value. A long time member of the art community in Washington D.C., Ms. Berman also is able to assemble a team of specialists beyond her areas of expertise. Ms. Berman regularly travels to Boston, Miami, and New York and assesses collections in these areas. Contact Collections in Context for specific dates in these areas. Appraisal and consulting services are offered to other areas by special arrangement. | | |
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