At Artrium, we are dedicated to three core principles: delivering unparalleled expertise, ensuring complete transparency, and honoring the intrinsic value of art. Our specialties include premier personal property appraisals, comprehensive collection management, expert witness testimony, and professional advisory services.
As the owner of Artrium, I am proud to be an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers, a distinguished organization that includes some of the most highly trained appraisers in the field. My extensive experience spans a wide range of specialties, and I am deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of competency and transparency in the fine art industry. I stay current with USPAP courses, bringing over 20 years of combined education and experience in the fine art and appraisal industries.
Artrium is not just a service; it is a dedication to accuracy and integrity.
Thank you for trusting us with your personal property needs.
With warm regards
– Elizabeth
Elizabeth R. Krambeer
Owner, Generalist Appraiser, Auctioneer, Consultant, and Expert Witness
Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers
Areas of Specialty: American, European, and Russian fine and decorative arts: Prints, Paintings, and Sculpture, estate jewelry, large collection management
Relevant Experience:
Owner/Appraiser | Artrium Appraisal and Advisory | Nov 2019 To Present
• Research, write, and format USPAP-compliant personal property appraisal reports
• Advise clients on personal property matters, including asset management, authentication, value, acquisition, and sale
• Provide expert witness services for litigation related to personal property
• Website development
• Create educational video and print content related to fine art and appraisal theory, methodology, ethics, and guidelines
Founder | Artrium Network | January 2022 To Present
• Developing an app that allows artists and collectors to display collections and network with potential buyers at no commission
• Develop business plan, target market, and in-depth competitor analysis of digital and brick-and-mortar art sale outlets, pitch to investors
• Collaborate with business advisors, attorneys, and software developers to identify key functionality, build prototype, and prepare for MVP build and launch
• Market research (customer discovery) including: artists, gallerists, curators, collectors, educators
Cataloging, Appraisal, Auctioneer, Operations Consultant | Jackson’s International Auctioneers | Mar 2024 To Present
• Write in-depth catalog descriptions and condition reports for fine art, jewelry, and other items
• Organize and appraise client inventories, from individual items to large corporate collections
• Auctioneer high-end personal property
• Guide various departments through auction-related processes
Director of Client Services, Appraisals, Enquiries | Jackson’s International Auctioneers | Mar 2018 To March 2024
• First point of contact for every item submitted for consignment (tens of thousands of items per year)
• Write in-depth catalog descriptions and condition reports for fine art, jewelry, and collectibles
• Large collection management and appraisal (for Fortune 500 businesses and various institutions)
• First point of contact for appraisal clients, set terms, prepare contracts, write appraisal reports, prepare invoices, and collect payment
• Auctioneer of high-end personal property
• Direct auction process interdepartmentally to ensure success in our sales department leading to significant consignments, proper inventory management of complex one-of-a-kind items, oversee all aspects client services, negotiating and de-escalation with international client base, hiring, training, performance management
Education
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Studio Art (B.A.) 2012
• Classically trained oil painter, extensive art history courses, applied drawing, printmaking, and graphics
Appraisal Related Education:
• USPAP 7-Hour Personal Property Course, 2024
• It’s Not Personal, it’s Business – a Panel Discussion on Artist-Dealer Relationships, 2024
• Securing your Legacy – The Advantages of Trusts in Estate Planning, 2024
• Making Your Mark: Converting Art, Jewelry, and Collectibles into Charitable Impact, 2024
• USPAP 7-hour Personal Property Course, 2022
• International Society of Appraisers Annual Conference, 2022
• International Society of Appraisers Annual Conference, 2021
• International Society of Appraisers NFT Webinar, June 2021
• Universal Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice National Certification 15-Hour Personal Property Course, June 2020
• International Society of Appraisers Course: Appraisal of Fine Art 2020
• International Society of Appraisers Core Course in Appraisal Studies, 2019
Auctioneer
• April Collector’s Choice Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2024
• November 28 and 29 Winter World Treasures Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2023
• July 25 and 26 Summer Collector’s Choice Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2023
• April 25 and 26 Spring World Treasures Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2023
• December 13 and 14 Modern and Vintage Treasures Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2022
• October 25 Fall Collector’s Choice Auction, Jackson’s International Auctioneers, Cedar Falls, IA 2024
History of Litigation Support/Expert Witness Experience
• Available upon request
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
American and European Fine Art and Decorative Arts
This area encompasses a wide range of works from the Renaissance to contemporary art, including paintings, sculptures, prints, and works on paper. It covers everything from Old Masters to ultra-contemporary, with experience and education across a vast array of artistic movements. This includes important impressionist works, American movements such as the Hudson River School, Regionalism, realism, and Western art. Additionally, it features Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Expressionism, and a variety of decorative arts, art pottery, art glass, and period furniture. This comprehensive expertise allows for thorough assessments and connections with universally recognized leading authorities in key subject areas, as well as important sales outlets and conservators, enabling effective and accurate appraisals across various styles and periods from the 17th century to modern day.
Russian Fine and Decorative Arts
Russian fine and decorative arts span a rich timeline from the 18th century through the revolutionary era of 1917 and into the early Soviet period. This diverse area of specialty includes, exquisite silver and enamel works, including those made by iconic makers such as Faberge, Russian imperial porcelain and glass, important bronzes such as those by the noted sculptor Lanceray, and significant paintings such as landscapes by Shishkin or Marinescapes by Aivosovsky. This area also includes Russian icons. Often painted on a wood panel, or alternatively crafted from copper, brass, or silver, Russian Icons are a form of religious art that are an important part of Russian culture Our expertise ensures accurate identification and evaluation of historical significance, authenticity, and market value.
Authentication Support (Including Problematic Prints)
Authentication support is essential for collectors, galleries, and institutions seeking to verify the legitimacy of artworks, especially when dealing with problematic prints from renowned artists like Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and Pablo Picasso. The art market has seen its share of forgeries and misattributions, making expert evaluation critical. I provide comprehensive authentication services that include provenance research, condition assessments, and collaboration with recognized authentication authorities. My approach ensures that clients have the necessary documentation to support their artworks’ authenticity, enhancing their value and credibility in the marketplace.
Regionalist and Iowa Artists
Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of Iowa, just an hour from Grant Wood’s home and studio, we are deeply immersed in the heart of the regionalist movement. This genre captures the essence of early 20th century Midwestern culture, landscape, and identity. Our expertise encompasses a thorough understanding of key figures, characteristics, and works from this movement. We regularly assist collectors and institutions in appraising, acquiring, and selling works by notable Regionalist artists. Our extensive hands-on experience includes artworks by Grant Wood, Marvin Cone, Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, Andrew Wyeth, Norman Rockwell, John Bloom, Alma Held, Arnold Pyle, and Conger Metcalf.
Antique Furniture, Silver, Crystal, Porcelain, and Lighting
Appraising antiques including furniture, silver, crystal, porcelain, and lighting requires significant hands-on experience and a solid understanding of quality and design history. Recognizing age, quality, and design details comes from practical hands-on knowledge and experience, not academic training. Recognizing subtle nuances, such as the quality of leading in a lamp, assessing patina on wood or bronze, and evaluating the authenticity of dirt and grime buildup, are skills that can only be acquired by experience. Having extensive real-world experience is key to avoiding excessive time and money spent researching items that lack significant value. My expertise allows me to identify items of superior quality that hold significant value, which is essential for generating accurate and cost effective assessments.
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