Services

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APPRAISAL REPORTS

Richelle holds the highest designation (ISA CAPP) from the International Society of Appraisers and is qualified to provide appraisal reports for a wide range of needs.

Those Include:

  • Insurance coverage

  • Damage and loss of value

  • Equitable distribution

  • Estate valuation and tax filing

  • Non-cash charitable contributions

All reports are fully USPAP-compliant (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and meet IRS requirements when applicable.

She provides appraisals across her areas of expertise and also supports fellow appraisers with project collaboration and USPAP compliance. Richelle Kokol is located in Raleigh, NC, serving nationwide.

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ADVISORY & CONSULTING

Richelle offers tailored advisory and consulting services to help clients organize, catalog, and evaluate collections for both private stewardship and public sale.

Whether you need a clearer understanding of a collection or are considering deaccessioning, she provides strategic guidance on positioning and placement—including identifying the most appropriate auction house or gallery to align with your goals and current market conditions.

She works collaboratively with auction houses, institutions, and fellow appraisers to deliver informed, practical solutions across:

  • Cataloging for sale or internal records

  • Inventory development and system refinement

  • Market analysis and category-specific insights

Richelle’s approach is grounded in thorough research and active engagement with the art market. 


With a background in the international fine art and antiques market, she closely follows trends, reviews industry reports, and participates in ongoing professional development to ensure her guidance remains current and relevant. Richelle Kokol is located in Raleigh, NC, serving nationwide.

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PUBLIC SPEAKING & LECTURES

Richelle speaks at public and academic forums on a range of topics, including Asian art, musical instruments, the art market, ivory and related regulations, and appraisal practice.

During the Covid-19 Pandemic, she collaborated with Asia Week New York to coordinate webinar programming, bringing together experts and audiences from across the field and globe.

In 2026, she delivered a lecture for fellow ISA appraisers on appraising ivory works of art, drawing a notably high attendance.

Richelle’s presentations are grounded in in-depth research and designed to be both engaging and insightful—often drawing connections across disciplines to offer fresh perspectives on familiar subjects. Richelle Kokol is located in Raleigh, NC, serving nationwide.

Process

DISCUSSION

We start with a discussion about your goals and what services might align best with your needs.

AGREEMENT

After reviewing your needs, Richelle will present a quote and formalize the project with a contract.

INSPECTION

An inspection will be scheduled to review the property or collection and formally begin the appraisal or advisory process.

CONCLUSION

Richelle will conclude the assignment and make sure all questions are answered, all items have been discussed, and any final report is delivered. 

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Expertise

  • A white porcelain vase with blue dragon and cloud patterns, traditional Chinese design. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Asian Works of Art.

    ASIAN WORKS OF ART

    All Categories of Asian Works of Art, including:

    - Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian

    - Porcelain

    - Paintings/prints

    - Calligraphy 

    - Cloisonné

    - Bronze

    - Jade and other stone works

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    Fine & Decorative Arts

    - American and European Porcelain

    - American, European, and English Silver

    - American, European, and English Furniture

    - Prints, Paintings, Watercolors

    - Sculpture

    - Household Contents

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  • An antique wooden violin with a dark brown finish stands upright against a gradient gray background. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Musical Instruments.

    Musical Instruments

    - Violin family and their bows

    - Pianos

    - Harps

    - Woodwind and Brass

    - Guitars 

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  • Intricate round carved ivory or bone piece depicting a traditional Asian village scene with houses, trees, people, and animals. Richelle Kokol, ISA CAPP, is an ISA Certified Appraiser of Asian Works of Art.

    Works of Art in Ivory

    - Carved (worked) ivory objects

    - All cultures 

    - Ivory containing objects, including musical instruments

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