Expertise you can Trust

When it comes to understanding the
true value of your treasured possessions,
experience and credibility matter.


Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property located in Raleigh, NC, qualified to appraise all categories of Fine and Decorative Works of Art — with specialized expertise in Musical Instruments and Asian Works of Art.

Richelle inspecting Asian Art, pictured are antiques, paintings, sculptures ready for appraisal and cataloguing.
ISA International Society of Appraisers certified member logo with a stylized globe and laurel wreath. Richelle Kokol is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, ISA CAPP, qualified to appraise all Fine & Decorative Art, Asian Art, and more.
ISA International Society of Appraisers certified member logo with a stylized globe and laurel wreath. Richelle Kokol is a Certified Appraiser of Personal Property, ISA CAPP, qualified to appraise all Fine & Decorative Art, Asian Art, and more.
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Services

A line drawing of a magnifying glass focusing on a diamond. This icon highlights Richelle Kokol's, ISA CAPP, expertise in Appraisals and creating USPAP-compliant appraisal reports - objective, well-researched, and defensible documentation.

Appraisal

USPAP-compliant appraisal reports that cover:

  • Insurance

  • Estate

  • Charitable donation

  • Liquidation

  • Other valuation needs

Objective, well-researched, and defensible documentation you can rely on.

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A line drawing of a vase with a price tag attached. This icon highlights Richelle Kokol's, ISA CAPP, expertise in Advisory & Consulting - Informed, objective, insight to support confident collection management decisions.

ADVISORY & CONSULTING

Strategic guidance for:

  • Deaccessioning, acquisitions

  • Cataloging

  • Identification

  • Translation

  • Inventory management

  • Market analytics

Informed, objective, insight to support confident collection management decisions.

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Public Speaking

Engaging lectures and presentations on:

  • Fine and decorative arts

  • Musical instruments

  • Asian Works of Art

  • Historical Ivory Works of Art

  • The appraisal process 


Educational, insightful programs tailored for appraisers, collectors, organizations, and institutions.

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Expertise

  • A white porcelain vase with blue dragon and cloud patterns, traditional Chinese design. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Asian Works of Art.

    ASIAN WORKS OF ART

    All Categories of Asian Works of Art, including:

    - Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian

    - Porcelain

    - Paintings/prints

    - Calligraphy 

    - Cloisonné 

    - Bronze

    - Jade and other stone works

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  • Fine

    Fine & Decorative Arts

    - American and European Porcelain

    - American, European, and English Silver

    - American, European, and English Furniture

    - Prints, Paintings, Watercolors

    - Sculpture

    - Household Contents

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  • An antique wooden violin with a dark brown finish stands upright against a gradient gray background. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Musical Instruments.

    Musical Instruments

    - Violin family and their bows

    - Pianos

    - Harps

    - Woodwind and Brass

    - Guitars 

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  • Intricate round carved ivory or bone piece depicting a traditional Asian village scene with houses, trees, people, and animals. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Asian Works of Art.

    Works of Art in Ivory

    - Carved (worked) ivory objects

    - All cultures 

    - Ivory containing objects, including musical instruments

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Process

DISCUSSION

We start with a discussion about your goals and what services might align best with your needs.

AGREEMENT

After reviewing your needs, Richelle will present a quote and formalize the project with a contract.

INSPECTION

An inspection will be scheduled to review the property or collection and formally begin the appraisal or advisory process.

CONCLUSION

Richelle will conclude the assignment and make sure all questions are answered, all items have been discussed, and any final report is delivered. 

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