Our appraisals are prepared with care and precision, providing you with the assurance that your assets will always be accurately valued.

About Us

Discover the next generation in market analysis and data-driven appraisals for fine art and antiques, all within a personalized boutique experience.

Our exceptional team of experts specializes in fine art and antiques, research, provenance, and data analysis.

Lindsey Owen is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers and has been highly trained in the methodology, principles, ethics, and best practices of personal property appraisal.

Lindsey Owen Appraisals offers unbiased appraisals of fine art and antiques that are USPAP-compliant and can be used for:

  • obtaining insurance coverage

  • insurance claims

  • federal tax functions for estate tax

  • federal tax functions for charitable donations and gifts

  • equitable division

  • legal functions and litigation support

  • art market insights and analysis

About Lindsey Owen

Lindsey Owen is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers. The Certified Member designation represents the apex of recognition within ISA credentialing and the esteemed appraisal industry, serving as an emblem of exceptional appraising expertise, continuous professional growth, and mastery of advanced skills. To attain the Certified Appraiser of Personal Property designation, one must demonstrate a substantial record of 900 documented hours devoted to appraisal reporting, coupled with the successful completion of the rigorous CAPP examination.

Lindsey opened her boutique appraisal practice and art advisory in May 2020 where she has been translating her experience in arts administration, collection management, conservation, and insurance to provide the highest caliber of service to clients in Chicago, IL.

After obtaining a Master of Arts from The University of Chicago, Lindsey began her career as the Assistant Director of Jackson Junge Gallery, a contemporary art gallery in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. She then served as the Operations Director at The Conservation Center, the largest private art conservation firm in the US. Lindsey gained considerable experience managing collection needs for large-scale insurance claims after having worked with the senior disaster response team during Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Irma in Miami, the Thomas Fire in Santa Barbara, and the Tubbs Fire in Napa and Sonoma.

  • Master of Arts in Humanities, Art History, The University of Chicago

    Bachelor of Arts in Art History and French Language and Literature, Transylvania University

  • Fine Art and Antique Appraiser | Lindsey Owen Appraisals | 2020- present

    An art consultation firm working nationwide to assist clients with every facet of their collection. Dedicated to integrity, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail, we aim to provide the highest caliber of service to our clients and their collections.

    Client Services & Operations Director | The Conservation Center | 2014-2020

    Located in Chicago, IL, The Conservation Center is the largest and most comprehensive private art conservation laboratory in the US. The Center is dedicated to the long-term preservation of artworks and heirlooms and provides the highest standard of care.

    Assistant Gallery Director | Jackson Junge Gallery | 2013-2014

    Jackson Junge Gallery exhibits both emerging and established Chicago artists who work in varying mediums and is dedicated to long-term relationships with collectors and artists.

  • ISA CAPP Review Course (2023)

    ISA 7-Hour Personal Property USPAP Course (2022)

    ISA Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts Course (2021)

    ISA 15-Hour Personal Property USPAP Course (2020)

    ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies (2020)

    NYU School for Professional Studies: Research Methods for Appraisers (2015)

  • International Society of Appraisers, Certified Appraiser of Personal Property

    ArtTable, Member

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Lindsey Owen is a recognized expert in the field of art and antique appraisal and has been consulted and quoted about navigating the industry.

Meet the Team

Lindsey Owen, M.A., ISA-CAPP
Owner, Fine Art Appraiser

Andrew Owen, Ph.D.
Market Researcher