Caroline Ashleigh Appraisers & Auctioneers

In this video clip, the owner of the purse approaches Caroline Ashleigh for advice on the value of the item. He describes that he bought it some 10 or 15 years ago for his wife, who liked the purse and is a Chaplin fan. Since that time, the purse had lain around their home and had not been used. Caroline Ashleigh asks the man how much he paid for it, to which he answers approximately $25. Following his disclosure, Caroline Ashleigh describes the history of the item, which was part of a limited edition set of purses, each depicting a famous celebrity. Furthermore, the purses were only available for a short time. Subsequently, Caroline Ashleigh asks the man to guess what the purse is worth today. He provides an estimate of $125. Caroline Ashleigh appraises the item conservatively at over $600.

In the following clip, Caroline Ashleigh appraises a James Dean yearbook: The yearbook is from James Dean's junior year in high school, and the owner brings the item to Caroline Ashleigh with obvious enthusiasm. Immediately, Ashleigh and the woman find the picture of James Dean in the yearbook, which is accompanied by the nickname, "Rack." More importantly, however, at the back of the book is a signature page, where James Dean's signature appears, along with his nickname. Caroline Ashleigh explains that the signatures of celebrities such as Dean can fetch between $1,500 to $2,000 on their own. Its appearance in the yearbook greatly increases the value. Had the yearbook been of his senior year, Caroline Ashleigh explains, it would have been worth over $4,000. However, she still appraises the item between $3,000 and $3,500. More information on Caroline Ashleigh and additional video clips from her television appearances can be found at www.apprai...

Caroline Ashleigh Featured in Women2Women Magazine Read the PDF Version Cover Story in Women 2 Women Caroline Ashleigh, Appraiser and Auctioneer, Author and HGTV & Antiques Roadshow expert appraiser, talks about her passion, living in the Sweet Spot in her profession, and building her business into one of the premier art appraisal and auction companies in the country. Excerpts from the article: "When you find your true vocation in life, you find your sweet spot. Step into that rhythm and enthusiasm flows, and gives you a higher sense of purpose in that which you do" "Each of us has unique skills to share and we are happiest and most energized when we share them"

As a result of more than two decades in the Fine Art and Asset Industry, Caroline Ashleigh Associates, LLC has developed a unique consultation program that educates private collectors about the importance of maintaining their high value collections with the same due diligence to which museums adhere. High net worth families, celebrities, retirees, and successful executives are among our clients who utilize our services during the creation of their wealth and planning portfolios, as well as, the trusted advisers who serve them. Insurance carriers, banks, estate attorneys, and wealth advisers look to our firm for our expertise and experience in serving this market sector. The Collection Management Services we provide are : Expert assistance with appraisal, cataloguing & inventory services Insurance Portfolio Evaluation Provenance Review and Title Investigation Conservation and Restoration Solutions Online auction system that allows estate ...