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AMERICAN AND ENGLISH ANTIQUES AND DECORATIVE ACCESSORIES 

PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS

Professional Profile for

G. Michael Logan, ISA AM  

Educational Background 

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 1968;  

Registered Professional Engineer in Tennessee for 30 years 

Thirty-Five years’ Industrial experience in Mechanical Engineering and Reliability Technology 

Graduate of University of Maryland University College / International Society of Appraisers Core Courses:  

·         Course 101: Ethics, Business Practices, Communications 

·         Course 102: Identification and Authentication, Research, Terminology, Report Writing 

·         Course 103: Legal aspects of Appraising, Case Studies, Expert Witness, IRS Report Writing  

Specialty Studies in the Field of Antiques

Furman University – Understanding the Value of Antiques Today 

John Bivins – Authenticating Antique Furniture 

Bruce Johnson – Furniture Restoration Seminar 

Arts & Crafts Conference Workshop on Pottery, Furniture, Metalwork and Textiles 

ISA Conference, Philadelphia, 18 hours of specialized study 

Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) – Textiles Study Seminar; Painted Furniture             and Furniture Finishes 

Lindquist Summer Institute – Silver, English Ceramics, 18^th to 20^th Century Furniture: Sorting out the Fakes, Wood Identification, Oriental Carpets 

Professional Background and Memberships 

Dealer in Antiques from 1984 to present  

Exhibitor at quality antique shows in the Mid-Atlantic and Pennsylvania since 1990 

Accredited Member of International Society of Appraisers 

Member of Associated Antiques Dealers of America 

Zone Director and Board of Directors 1996-1999, 2005- present; Treasurer 1999-2004 

Member of North Carolina Association of Dealers in Antiques 

Lecturer on French Faience and American Art Pottery at the Virginia Highlands Festival, Virginia 

Lecturer on Antique Furniture at Southwest Virginia Community College, Abingdon, VA 

Instructor on Antiques at Kingsport Institute for Continued Learning (ETSU) 

Ongoing Market Research 

§  Subscribe to numerous trade publications providing current market trends and reproduction alerts and have an extensive personal reference library. 

§  Internet research capabilities including subscriptions to National antique auction prices realized, International fine art prices realized, and Artist data.   

§  Attend numerous shows, exhibitions, auctions and fairs in the US and England providing access to current markets, resources and sales comparison opportunities.  

§  Over 20 years experience researching and evaluating antiques and the various markets in which they are sold.