Michael Cohn in the offices of Michael Cohn Fine Art Consultants llc.
We are a full-service team of professional art appraisers and advisors.
Our appraisers help collectors with valuations for insurance, estate planning and charitable donation.
Our advisors help private and institutional collectors acquire art, start collections and manage existing collections.
As both advisors and appraisers, we serve as expert witnesses for legal proceedings.
For the work you need, we draw upon a wealth of experience, knowledge and professional contacts.
We specialize in contemporary art, both Western and Asian. As well as Asian Antiquities.
If you're looking to make an acquisition or address a need with works you already have, we can help.
Here's who we are, specifically...
MICHAEL COHN. Michael has been working as an appraiser and advisor in contemporary art and Asian antiquities for over 30 years. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge appraising and acquiring contemporary art and Asian antiquities. Michael is a Certified Member of the Appraiser's Association of America and adheres to USPAP, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. He teaches at New York University in appraisal studies for Asian contemporary art and antiquities. And continues to attend lectures and symposia to stay abreast of issues and insights in art and the art marketplace. He has travelled extensively throughout Asia and continues to regularly attend the major art fairs around the world. He has served as board member for Friends Without Borders / Children's Hospital, Siem Reap, Angkor, Cambodia. Michael sets the standard for the company: study, teach, travel, look, discuss, give back. Click here to see a full bio for Michael.
NICHOLAS COHN. Nick is an advisor-specialist in contemporary Asian art. He brings extensive experience from both the museum and gallery worlds. He is frequently in Asa, visiting galleries and major art fairs. He is an Associate of the Appraiser's Association of America.
DONGJU ANGIE DOLLARD. Angie is a specialist in contemporary Asian art and collection management with a generalist's broad range of knowledge and experience. She is an Associate of the Appraiser's Association of America. Angie is a native Korean speaker.
MAX DRAZEN. Max is a generalist appraiser and broker, bringing over 30 years experience across a broad range of art and antiquities, both East and West. He brings a wealth of experience from the auction world. Max is a certified member of the Appriaser's Assoication of America.
NORIKO KASHIWAGA. Norikois experienced in both Asian antiquities and contemporary art. She is an Associate of the Appraiser's Association of America. Norkio is a native Japanese speaker. She is based in Tokyo.
MICHAEL MURPHY. Michael is an appraiser specializing in Asian contemporary art and antiquities and Western art after 1950. Michael also serves as a project manager for the company. He’s a trained researcher in archival research and the study of purchase behavior. He earned a Certificate in Appraisal Studies from New York University and is an Associate of the Appraiser's Association of America. Michael supports the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (www.japansociety.org/page/earthquake).
