Kind Words

“Nancy Escher and her team at Escher and Associates are the most knowledgable and reliable appraisal service we have ever used. Our collection of over 1,500 items includes a variety of media spanning the centuries from the late Renaissance to contemporary works. If Escher and Associates cannot value the work, they have an extensive network of specialists available to them. And most importantly, Nancy and her team are an absolute joy to work with!”

— Ann Hirou, Director, Special Projects, Fieldstead & Company

“We have used Escher Associates for a number of years to get annual appraisal and valuation updates. The team knows our collection and the artwork well. Their expertise is a crucial part of our collection oversight and management.”

— Jarl Mohn, The Mohn Family Trust

“I have recently used Escher Associates for an appraisal of the 30-plus works at my house. Nancy has been a friend for over thirty years. I had not needed her services in the past. Nancy, Lexi, and the rest of the team were prompt, efficient, creative, and very helpful in guiding me through this evaluation and decision moment. A very rewarding work relationship.”

— Aviva Covitz

“We are very content clients of Escher and Associates, having had our art collection appraised three times over 10 year intervals. We would not think of having anyone but Nancy and her team perform the next one 5 years from now.”

— Beth and Jim Preminger

“Nancy Escher is one of the most amazing art consultants I have ever had the pleasure of wandering a museum with. Her knowledge and insight is an inspiration to anyone who loves modern and contemporary art.”

— Thom Beers

“Little did I know what a special, wonderful experience awaited when Nancy Escher Associates was suggested as a fine appraiser for a work of art which was to be donated to a museum. Nancy, Lexi and Jihae were a joy to work with and the Donation Appraisal Report turned out to be a work of art in itself. The writing is beautiful, the presentation is elegant and absorbing. I couldn’t be more thrilled or grateful that such fine, highly educated, experienced and personable people were involved. I highly recommend them.”

— Susan Southwick

“Lexi Brown from Escher Associates is an invaluable fine arts appraiser and an incredible resource. Lexi provides a seamless experience from start to finish with exceptional reporting and extensive connections in the art world.”

— Estate Manager, Beverly Hills, CA

Clients

Escher Associates has provided valuation advice for hundreds of collections, archives, and estates nationwide including those of artists, authors, scholars, photographers, actors, and filmmakers. We have served our clients across the spectrum, from libraries, and news sources to financial institutions and private foundations.

No matter how large or small the collection, you can be assured that your property will be handled in a careful and confidential manner.

Partial Client List (with permission)

  • Alliant Insurance

  • Ansel Adams Estate

  • Audrey Hepburn Estate

  • Autry National Center

  • Aviva Covitz

  • Brenda Abramson

  • Bruce Karatz

  • Cary Grant Estate

  • Chase Private Banking

  • Dalton Trumbo Papers

  • David Netto

  • Dinah Shore Estate

  • Eli Broad Family Foundation

  • Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

  • Fieldstead & Company

  • Fontainebleau Hotels

  • Fuller Theological Seminary

  • Gene Autry

  • Gene Youngblood Archive

  • George Stevens

  • Gilbert Luján Estate

  • Helen Lundeberg

  • Huntington Block

  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

  • Irell & Manella LLP

  • John Deere

  • Frankenheimer Living Trust

  • Latham & Watkins

  • Maurice Bloch Estate

  • Pepperdine University

  • Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC)

  • Sam Francis Foundation

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Security Pacific Bank

  • Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

  • Sotheby’s

  • Steven Nagelberg

  • Susan Southwick

  • The Huntington Library

  • The Los Angeles Herald Examiner

  • The Mohn Family Trust

  • Estate of Todd Webb

  • UCLA Special Collections