CIRCA announces the launch of its newly formed Client Services Division, which offers fair market and liquidation appraisals to the owners of fine jewelry, watches, coins, and objet de vertu. The division will also oversee estate evaluations, including but not limited to, fine and decorative arts, antiques, silver and collectibles, the press release stated.
CIRCA has appointed Kenneth Jay Linsner as the director of client services, overseeing all appraisal work, production, and regional events. An appraiser since 1970, Linsner is currently a senior member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) and a senior certified valuer (SCV) of the International Institute of Valuers, Zurich.
Linsner is designated as a Qualified Source by the Department of Treasury of the United States and Office of the Attorney General, acting as an expert witness providing review and litigation support in many federal and civil cases involving artworks, their authenticity and value. In addition to a long and notable list of corporate clients, law firms, and private estates, Linsner is the director of art services international group, which provides conservation and restoration services and advice to clients, public and private, around the globe, since 1975.
“Ken comes to CIRCA with an impressive and established reputation, producing the highest quality appraisals,” CIRCA President and co-founder Richard Tilles said in the release. “We believe his unique experience, will bring an enhanced level of service to CIRCA’s clients. One of Ken’s first initiatives will be hosting appraisal events around the country, giving a wonderful opportunity to clients who have not previously had access to Ken’s capabilities and services.”