Stefanie Miller, ISA AM, graduated cum laude with a degree in English/Art History from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where her coursework allowed her to study at the National Gallery of Art, the Corcoran Gallery, The Renwick Gallery, The Hirshhorn Museum, The Freer Sackler Gallery, and many other notable institutions in Washington, DC. After graduating, she worked for a nationally known non-profit organization as a researcher and auction coordinator. In this position she gained extensive knowledge of valuing antiquarian books as well as other antiques, porcelain, manuscripts, fine art, and collectibles. After moving to Montana in 2013, she began work as an assistant to a fine art appraiser. She has since completed the appraisal studies program through the College for Appraisers in California, taken the 15-hour national USPAP examination, passed the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies, the ISA Fine Arts Course and examination, and the ISA Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts Course and examination. 

Her education and experience prepared her for starting her own independent appraisal business, Miller Appraisals, in 2015. This business allows her the creativity and flexibility to continue a lifelong passion for learning about fine art and antiques, while also providing clients with well-researched, thorough, and impartial appraisal reports.

While most of her business is focused in Montana, she does travel for appraisal projects in the surrounding states including Wyoming, Idaho, Washington, and beyond. She has the experience to meticulously appraise and inventory collections ranging from a few, to several thousand objects. Many of her appraisals comprise entire estates, so she has a wide range of expertise in residential contents including furniture, porcelain, silver, books, clothing, and decorative art. She also has considerable knowledge of appraising American art from Western artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

All of her appraisal reports are written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor of Arts in English and Art History, 2012, graduated Cum Laude; George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia

·       Graduate Certified Appraiser, 2015, graduated with Honors; The College for Appraisers, Whittier, California

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2015, passed the 15-hour course and examination; The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, DC

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2017, passed the 7-hour required update course and review; The Appraisal Foundation, Washington, DC

·       Member of the International Society of Appraisers, since December 2018

·       Core Course in Appraisal Studies, 2018, completed course and passed examination; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Recipient of a 2019 General Scholarship Award from the Foundation for Appraisal Education

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2019, passed the 7-hour required update course and review; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Appraisal of Fine Arts, 2020, completed course and passed examination; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Accredited Member in good standing of the International Society of Appraisers, since February 2020

·       American Furniture 101, 2020, webinar; ISA

·       Introduction to Appraising Rugs, 2020, webinar; ISA

·       Book Appraisal Methodology: A Guide to the Basics, 2020, webinar; ISA

·       Understanding the Fundamentals of Clocks for Appraisers, 2020, webinar; ISA

·       Testified as an Expert Witness; Missoula County District Court; March 2021

·       Appraisal of Antiques, Furnishings + Decorative Arts, 2021, completed course and passed examination; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2021, passed the 7-hour required update course and review; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2023, passed the 7-hour required update course and review; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Testified as an Expert Witness; Lake County District Court; September 2024

·       Requalification Course, required every 5 years, 2024; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2025, passed the 7-hour required update course and review; The International Society of Appraisers, Chicago, IL

·       Testified as an Expert Witness; Lake County District Court; February 2026