Preserving Legacies

Placing Art with Purpose

With over 38 years of experience, Elise Waters Olonia provides expert art appraisal, consultation, and collection management for collectors, estates, and institutions. An accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), she offers valuations for insurance, charitable donations, estate distribution, and more. She also guides artist estates and individuals in sales, donation, and legacy planning, ensuring every piece is preserved, placed, or sold with care. With a deep commitment to integrity and expertise, Elise ensures every piece finds its rightful place.

Elise’s Approach

Elise Waters Olonia brings over 38 years of experience to her work with artists, collectors, institutions, and estates. As an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), she provides certified valuations and trusted guidance rooted in accuracy, ethics, and care. Her services include cataloging collections, researching provenance, preparing formal appraisals, and advising on sales, donations, and legacy planning. Elise specializes in supporting historical artist estates and community-based collections, with a focus on thoughtful placement, institutional donations, and long-term preservation. Whether coordinating restoration or overseeing the installation of public sculpture, her work honors both the life of each piece and its place within a larger story.

Fine Art Sservices, Tailored to You.

    • Cataloging and organizing collections for private owners, estates, and institutions

    • Researching provenance, historical significance, and documentation

  • • Certified valuations for insurance, charitable donations, estate distribution, divorce settlement, liquidation, and more.

  • • Advising artist estates and individuals on sales, donation, and legacy planning

    • Facilitating donations to museums, galleries, and cultural institutions

    • Coordinating artwork sales through galleries and private collectors

  • • Managing artwork transportation, secure handling, and conservation needs

    • Overseeing final placement, installation, and restoration facilitation

A living journal of fine art case studies, mindful practice, and social dialogue.

Journal

Journal
Ted Egri’s Estate
Ted Egri’s Estate

A behind-the-scenes look at managing the estate of sculptor Ted Egri, including valuation, legacy planning, and placement of public works that continue to shape the visual landscape of Taos.

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Balance & Connection
Balance & Connection

Reflections on accessible yoga, the role of rest, and how stillness can support clarity, resilience, and connection—on the mat and beyond.

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Currently Reading
Currently Reading

A glimpse into Elise’s current reading list, featuring titles on art, movement, and justice—plus a few notes on what’s resonating and why.

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Daily Meditation Pratiace
Daily Meditation Pratiace

Thoughts on building a steady meditation practice, with simple techniques Elise returns to for grounding, clarity, and a sense of ease in everyday life.

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