{"id":28,"date":"2025-03-23T21:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T04:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/?page_id=28"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T20:52:52","slug":"about-nora","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/about-nora\/","title":{"rendered":"About Nora"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/noracurl.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in black jacket smiling for the camera.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"800\" width=\"527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/noracurl.jpg 527w, https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/noracurl-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 527px) 100vw, 527px\" title=\"noracurl\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPhoto Credit Michel Delsol\n<h1>\n\t\tMeet Nora Curl\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.isa-appraisers.org\/find-an-appraiser\/profile\/8493\/noralen-m-curl\" target=\"_blank\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/isa_logo_accredited_member_positive-full.jpg\" alt=\"The international society of appraisers is accredited member.\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"181\" width=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/isa_logo_accredited_member_positive-full.jpg 350w, https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/isa_logo_accredited_member_positive-full-300x155.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" title=\"isa_logo_accredited_member_positive-full\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><strong>ISA Accredited Member | Fine Art &amp; Antiques Appraiser<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With over 3 decades of experience in the appraisal of fine art, antiques, and decorative objects, I bring a trusted, research-driven approach to evaluating your most treasured items. As an <strong>Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA)<\/strong>, I adhere to the highest standards of ethical practice and USPAP-compliant reporting.<\/p>\n<p>I earned my&Acirc;&nbsp;<strong>Postgraduate Degree in Connoisseurship: Fine and Decorative Arts, Renaissance through Contemporary<\/strong>, from&Acirc;&nbsp;<strong>Christie&#8217;s Education in London, England<\/strong>, where I&Acirc;&nbsp;<strong>graduated top of my class<\/strong>. This rigorous academic training, paired with nearly a decade immersed in the international art world in&Acirc;&nbsp;<strong>New York City<\/strong>, informs every appraisal I deliver.<\/p>\n<p>During my 9 years in NYC, I worked across the spectrum of the art market &#8211; with&Acirc;&nbsp;<strong>Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, ArtReview Magazine, premier galleries, auction houses, and the Art Basel fairs,<\/strong>&Acirc;&nbsp;developing a sharp eye for authenticity, provenance, and market trends.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re seeking an appraisal for insurance, estate, donation, or resale, I provide detailed, defensible reports tailored to your needs, always with precision, integrity, and care.<\/p>\n<p>Curious to learn more about my background?&Acirc;&nbsp;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a.slack-edge.com\/production-standard-emoji-assets\/14.0\/google-medium\/1f449.png\" alt=\":point_right:\">&Acirc;&nbsp;View my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/noralen-curl-isa-am-90aa1943\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn Resume<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t<h3>NORA CURL<br>CREDENTIALS &amp; EXPERIENCE MATTER<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<h2>EXPERIENCE<\/h2>\n<p>CURLATORIAL CORP., PRESIDENT, 2008 &#8211; PRESENT<\/p>\n<p>Fine Art, Antique and Collectible Expert and Appraiser specializing in Appraisals, Identification and Valuations of works and objects.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accredited Member International Society of Appraisers (ISA) since 2016<\/li>\n<li>Member Association of Online Appraisers (AOA) since 2013, USPAP<\/li>\n<li>USPAP Compliant since 2015<\/li>\n<li>Antiques &amp; Appraisal Expert on http:\/\/www.justanswer.com since 2012<\/li>\n<li>Antiques &amp; Appraisal Expert on Valuethisnow.com 2012<\/li>\n<li>Antiques &amp; Appraisal Expert on http:\/\/www.mearto.com 2017<\/li>\n<li>Antiques &amp; Appraisal Expert on kerstensantiques.com 2017<\/li>\n<li>Ebay Seller NoraTheTreasureHuntress since 2000<\/li>\n<li>Etsy, Chairish and Poshmark Seller<\/li>\n<li>Booth owner at former TJ Haaland Antiques in Hermitage PA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Art Review Magazine London, Account Executive, 2008- 2009, NYC<\/p>\n<p>Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, Account Executive, 2007- 2008, NYC<\/p>\n<p>Illustration House Auctions &amp; Gallery, Assistant Director, 2003-2007, NYC<\/p>\n<p>Johnson-Shaw Stereoscopic Museum, Assistant Director, 2002-2003, Meadville, PA<\/p>\n<p>Franchise Pictures, Executive Assistant to CEO, 1998-2000, Los Angeles, CA<\/p>\n<h3>DEGREES<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Christie&#8217;s Education London 2001 &#8211; 2002 (Postgraduate, Field Of Study Connoisseurship Fine &amp; Decorative Arts: Renaissance &#8211; Contemporary)<\/li>\n<li>Allegheny College 1991 &#8211; 1995 (Bachelor of Arts, B.A., Communication Arts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>APPRAISAL EDUCATION<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>15-Hour National USPAP Course, Appraiser&#8217;s Association of America NYC 2015<\/li>\n<li>International Society of Appraisers, Core Course in Appraisal Studies: Appraisal Theory, Principles, Methodology, and Report Writing Standards 2016<\/li>\n<li>7-Hour USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Course Associates 2017<\/li>\n<li>7-Hour USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Course Associates 2019<\/li>\n<li>7-Hour USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Course Associates 2021<\/li>\n<li>7-Hour USPAP Update Course, Appraisal Course Associates 2023<\/li>\n<li>Specialty Studies Course: Appraisal of Fine Art, International Society of Appraisers 2022<\/li>\n<li>ISA Requalification Course, 2022<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Non-Appraisal Art World consulting with:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Armory Shows NYC<\/li>\n<li>Art Basel, Miami<\/li>\n<li>Cirker-Hayes, NYC<\/li>\n<li>Culture Shock NY, Brooklyn, NY<\/li>\n<li>Dacia Gallery NYC<\/li>\n<li>Danny Lane Studios, London<\/li>\n<li>Milk Studios NYC<\/li>\n<li>Nelson Shanks Studios NYC<\/li>\n<li>Nigel Barker Studios, NYC<\/li>\n<li>Patricia Watwood Studio NYC<\/li>\n<li>Renwick Fine Art Services,<\/li>\n<li>NYC<\/li>\n<li>White Box NYC<\/li>\n<li>Volta Shows NYC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"javascript:void(0)\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\" data-modal='role=\"button\"' aria-label=\"See My Credentials\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSee My Credentials\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tWhy Clients (and the Media)\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTrust My Appraisals\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tExtensive experience across global art markets and valuation practices\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tCertified for IRS, insurance, donation, and estate appraisals\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\tCommitted to thorough research, market insight, and defensible reports\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Group-1321317268.png\" alt=\"APPRAISE ANTIQUES\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"617\" width=\"661\" srcset=\"https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Group-1321317268.png 661w, https:\/\/appraiseantiques.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Group-1321317268-300x280.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" title=\"APPRAISE ANTIQUES\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\n\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\tRequest a Media Kit\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p>Want to feature Nora as an expert? 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