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 takes a practical, thoughtful approach to every project. With decades of experience in fine art services, she provides certified valuations and trusted guidance rooted in accuracy, ethics, and care. Her work begins with careful listening and detailed research, helping clients understand what they have and how to move forward. Whether preparing an appraisal, advising on legacy planning, or overseeing installation, Elise brings consistency, focus, and a strong understanding of process. She works closely with private collectors, artist estates, and institutions to ensure each piece is handled with professionalism and purpose.
Fine Art Services, Tailored to You.
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Cataloging and organizing collections for private owners, estates, and institutions
Researching provenance, historical significance, and documentation
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• Certified valuations for insurance, charitable donations, estate distribution, divorce settlement, liquidation, and more.
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• 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
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• Managing artwork transportation, secure handling, and conservation needs
• Overseeing final placement, installation, and restoration facilitation
The Legacy of Ted Egri
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A living journal of fine art case studies, mindful practice, and social dialogue.
