Learn the value of historic objects in your family collections and how to best care for and preserve them for future generations. This free opportunity to consult with professional  appraisers , conservators  and digital photographers comes once a year.

New this year, guests have an opportunity to work with IHS Digitization staff to receive free digital scans of their items. “Bringing appraisers and conservators together is a unique addition to the popular road show format, and a great opportunity for our guests to discover more about their valued family heirlooms,” says IHS President and CEO John Herbst. “This year guests may choose to have certain types of objects digitized for free as part of the event.” Guests can register for specific 15-minute time slots with the consultant of their choosing. Your appointment is free and includes parking and same-day admission to the Indiana Experience. Registration opens March 1!

As with other road show events,  there are size limitations and other restrictions for type of object brought to the event,  details can be found online.

PROGRAMS BY
SHARON SMITH THEOBALD

10:15 a.m. | Appraisers’ Fantastic Finds
Appraisers help owners identify treasures and often uncover treasures in the attic, at galleries and auctions.

11:15 a.m. | How to Build an Inventory of Your Personal Collection
Keep track of art, antiques, coins, furniture, jewelry and silver, and learn the tools of the trade.

1:15 p.m. | Appraising Assets: How to Begin
When do you need an appraisal  and what is required by the insurance industry and the IRS ? What does the IRS require as part of a gift and donation appraisal?

Sharon Theobald is an ASA senior appraiser, reaccredited 2017-2018, USPAP compliant  appraisals.

OUR EXPERTS

APPRAISERS  
Brady Dreasher, The Art of Estates
Fine art, fashion, collectibles, glass, decorative and antique furniture, mid-century modern, toys, fishing gear, equipment

Donna Einhorn, Einhorn and Brown LLC
Paper ephemera, photographs, fine sterling silver, nonprecious metals, militaria, porcelain, terra cotta, cloisonne’

Catherine Folger, The Jewelry Judge
Gems, jewelry, watches

Bob Kasnak, Kasnak Restorations Inc.
Wood objects, antique furniture and accessories and related objects, including frames

J. Scott Keller, J. Scott Keller Personal Property Appraiser
Art glass, art pottery, silver, toys, fine art prints, oils on canvas, historic documents, Asian art (Chinese and Japanese)

Susan McHugh, SSM Art Consulting and Appraisal
Fine art – Prints, watercolors and paintings, glass, pottery and textiles

Sharon Smith Theobald, Appraisal Associates International
Fine and decorative art drawings, watercolors, prints and paintings

DIGITAL SCANNING

David Turk, Indiana Historical Society
Flat paper

CONSERVATORS

Jennifer Burt, Wiebold Studio, Ohio | Glass, pottery, metals restoration

Elisabeth Hague, Indiana State Museum | Documents and manuscripts

Jennifer Hein, Treatments Inc. | Textile conservation

Stephanie Gowler, Indiana Historical Society | Photograph conservation

Bob Kasnak, Kasnak Restorations Inc. | Wooden object restoration

Kathy Lechuga, Indiana Historical Society | Books and bound pamphlet conservation

Rebecca Shindel, Indiana State Library | Art on paper conservation

Linda Witkowski, Indianapolis Museum of Art | Painting conservation

* No firearms permitted.

Presented by Total Restoration