USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISALS

Appraisals you can trust and clearly understand.

Dr. Rachael Goldman brings over 24 years of expertise to every appraisal — delivering credible, usable valuations in half the time.

INDEPENDENT

CERTIFIED

STREAMLINED

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ALL APPRAISALS

USPAP
Compliant

MULTILINGUAL

Proficient in
6 Languages

TURNAROUND TIME

Half the Industry
Average

ABOUT DR. GOLDMAN

A credential-backed appraiser who treats every piece as personal history.

From auction houses to higher education, Dr. Goldman has spent over two decades evaluating personal property across a wide range of specialties. She handles every appraisal herself — from the first consultation to the final, polished document.

Fees are assessed at an hourly or project rate, never contingent on the final value. You receive an independent, conflict-free appraisal every time.

  • PH.D. IN HISTORY — SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERT

  • CERTIFIED MEMBER, APPRAISERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

  • TRAVELS TO NJ, NY, PA, OH, DE, MD, VA, FL, MA, CT, RI, ME

  • DOES NOT BROKER OR SELL ART — VALUATIONS REMAIN INDEPENDENT

“Setting the Gold standard one collection at a time.

-THE RACHAEL GOLDMAN APPRAISALS COMMITMENT

What I appraise

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

01

Judaica & Religious Objects

Menorahs, Torah scrolls, ceremonial silverware, and religious ephemera — appraised with deep cultural sensitivity, historical awareness, and scholarly depth.

02

Archives & Paper Ephemera

Historical documents, Holocaust-era ephemera and archives, Yiddish manuscripts, and archival collections — assessed for insurance, donation, and estate purposes.

03

Fine & Decorative Art

Prints, 20th-century post-war work, contemporary art, folk art, antiquities, and residential contents — thoroughly researched, clearly documented, and expertly valued.

APPRAISAL PURPOSES

Insurance · Estate Tax · IRS Non-Cash Charitable Donation · Gift Tax · Damage & Loss · Equitable Distribution · Appraisal Review

HOW IT WORKS

A streamlined process,
start to finish.

Unlike larger firms, Dr. Goldman handles your appraisal personally — and keeps you informed at every step.

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    COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION

    We discuss your collection, your goals, and determine the right approach and next steps — in person or virtually.

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    RESEARCH & ON-SITE REVIEW

    Dr. Goldman examines the objects in person, applying 24+ years of scholarship and market knowledge.

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    PROGRESS UPDATES

    You receive regular updates throughout the appraisal process — no guessing, no silence.

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    FINAL REPORT DELIVERY

    A clean, USPAP-compliant document you can confidently submit to the IRS, a museum, or your insurer.

Not sure if you're ready for an appraisal? Ask about a Walkthrough — a flexible, no-pressure introduction to the process. Dr. Goldman will tour your collection, help you understand what you have, and let you decide the right next step.

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Ready for an appraisal
you can actually use?

Dr. Goldman offers a complimentary consultation to discuss your collection and how she can help you reach your goals.

-Hourly or project rate — never a percentage of appraised value

-Travel available throughout the Northeast

-IRS-qualified for non-cash charitable donations — appraisals formatted and ready for submission

-Every appraisal personally completed by Dr. Goldman

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COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION · NO COMMITMENT