About Us
Lisa K. Lowy
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Owner
Lisa is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) specializing in fine art (American 20th century, Pop Art, Post War Modern, and French Impressionism), collectibles, silver, as well as 1960's, 70's and 80's pop culture and all things Disney.
Education:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) - 2024
International Society of Appraisers Requalification Course - 2022
International Society of Appraisers Connoisseurship Short Course in Chinese Art - 2019
International Society of Appraisers Fine Art - 2015
International Society of Appraisers Core Course - 2011
International Society of Appraisers Antiques and Residential Content - 2011
The Ohio State University, BAE Art Education - 1985
Work History:
2009 - Present - L&L Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services, LLC
Lisa has appraised collections and estates for private clients, corporations, museums and donors across the United States for a variety of purposes including insurance, equitable distribution, probate, estate tax, charitable donation, divorce and resale.
In addition to appraisals, Lisa regularly conducts estate and moving sales, offering comprehensive services tailored to meet clients needs.
Her past experience includes working as an art teacher in the North Olmsted, Ohio school system, owner of Art Unlimited , where she specialized in selling and installing corporate art. As a practicing artist, Lisa provided commissioned artwork for private clients and decorators, as well as exhibiting in juried art shows.
Notable Appraisals and Projects:
Appraised several pieces of artwork by renowned African artist Malangatana, with works donated to the Cleveland Museum of Art and Oberlin College.
Appraised and managed the auction coordination of a significant private Napoleonic collection, which was successfully brought to auction in Chicago.
Managed a significant Chinese Collection including a rare Kangxi-period imperial gilt-bronze temple bell (early 1700s) at Sotheby’s New York in 2022, ensuring the sale's success.
Appraised several items donated to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including the piano of an award-winning singer/songwriter.
International Society of Appraisers Conference Speaker "Overcoming Barriers of Comparables" - 2017
Guest Speaker at Northern Ohio Planned Giving Counsel and Bernstein Global Wealth Management.
Conference:
International Society of Appraisers Conferences - 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2023
Foundation for Appraisal Education Conference - 2012 and 2015
Published Articles:
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal "Always Work with a Qualified Estate Liquidation Company on Estate Sales" - June 2015
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal "Knowing the Ins and Outs of Donating Tangible Personal Property" - December 2015
Memberships:
Cleveland Museum of Art
Elected to Women's Council Cleveland Museum of Art
Chicago Institute of Art
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Autism Speaks Walk for Autism
Claims Prevention & Procedure Council (CPPC)
Founding member of the Foundation for Appraisal Education (FAE)
L&L was founded in 2009 by Lisa K. Lowy and Lorie Hart who have a passion for art, antiques, wine and helping people. We are fully insured and registered as a Limited Liability Corporation with the State of Ohio.
When Lisa’s mother passed away, she needed someone to help her liquidate her mom’s belongings. She realized there was a demand for an estate liquidation service that combined professionalism and knowledge with the compassion to treat her mother’s belonging with care and respect. L&L Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services was established, based on these principles.
When clients began requesting personal property appraisals, Lisa and Lorie became Accredited Members of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) in 2011. Their appraisal reports are objective, accurate and meet the high ethical standards of ISA and the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). They are court approved in the State of Ohio in Cuyahoga, Portage and Geauga Counties.
L&L is licensed to conduct online auctions by the State of Ohio Department of Agriculture. License #2022000091.
Lorie Hart
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Owner
Lorie is an Accredited Member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and specializes in furniture, silver, glass, pottery and vintage and designer clothing and handbags. She also specializes in fine and collectible wines.
Education:
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices - 2024
International Society of Appraisers Requalification - 2022
International Society of Appraisers Connoisseurship Short Course, Chinese Art - 2019
International Society of Appraisers Fine Art - 2014
New York University Appraising Fine Wine Course - 2013
New York University Intensive Napa/Sonoma Wine Course - 2013
International Society of Appraisers Core Course - 2011
International Society of Appraisers Antiques and Residential Content - 2011
The Ohio State University, BA Journalism - 1987
Work History:
2009 - Present - L&L Estate Liquidation & Appraisal Services, LLC
Appraising and selling antiques, collectibles, fine wine and general residential content for private clients, corporations and donors throughout the United States for various purposes including insurance, equitable distribution, probate, estate tax, charitable donation, divorce and resale. Lorie also conducts estate sales and fine wine auction coordination on a regular basis.
Other experience includes owner of an interior design firm working with private residential clients. Lorie also worked as a worldwide legal recruiter for Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue in Cleveland, Ohio for over 10 years.
Conferences:
International Society of Appraisers Conferences - 2010, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2023
Published Articles:
Crain's Cleveland Business "The Appraisal Process" - November 2014
Crain's Cleveland Business "Re-Appraising Valuables an Important Step" - November 2013
Solon Life Magazine "Tips on Estate Sales" - November 2013
Solon Life Magazine "Find a Place for Attic Toys" - December 2013
Guest speaker at Northern Ohio Planned Giving Counsel and Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Memberships/Participation:
Cleveland Museum of Art
Wine Spectator New York Wine Experience - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024
Wine Spectator Chicago Wine Experience - 2018
Wine Spectator Las Vegas Wine Experience - 2019
Other:
Traveled extensively to important wine regions including Australia, New Zealand, Bordeaux, Sauternes and Southern Rhone, France, Priorat, Spain, Tuscany, Italy, California, Washington and Oregon.
What our clients say….
“Thank you again for appraising our Malangatana painting. The Cleveland Museum of Art accepted the painting into its permanent collection. Eager to have the painting appraised, we had understood that the Museum would arrange a timely appraisal. When this turned out not to be the case, we asked the Museum to recommend an appraiser and they recommended Bonham’s in New York. Bonham’s New York office referred us to you. We contacted you and within six days you had examined and photographed the painting at the Museum, done the necessary research, consulted with colleagues, written an appraisal, and completed your part of Internal Revenue’s Form 8283. We are looking for a permanent home for our two other Malangatana paintings and, when we do, we will be contacting you again for your professional help.” -Sandy