​Elaina Facinelli Bensen, Appraiser, ISA, is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, with a B.A. in Fine Art & Art History. Contact Elaina to manage assignments in and outside the USPAP; including personal property valuation services, assistant & studio management, restorations, antique & vintage repurposing, website & social management, and appraisals.

They work with a team to manage the following complex assignments, and they may be reached by email:

• Identification & Consulting
​​​• Restoration & Repurposing
• Non-Cash Charitable Donations
• Tax Deductible Gifts
• Insurance Appraisal
• Estate Evaluations
• Insurance Claims
• Tax Preparation
​• Authentication & COA
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​For Antiquities: Sands of Time Appraisals Sue McGovern, ISA CAPP
Performs Appraisals Of:
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  • Americana
  • ​General Decorative Arts
  • EAPG & Depression Glass
  • Ceramics & Limoges
  • Historical Prints & Artwork
  • Collectibles; Americana, Model Trains, Magazines, Comics, Figurines
  • Newspapers & Ephemera
  • Tattoo Memorabilia & Equipment
  • Watercolor & Portraiture
  • Ernest Hamlin Baker
Fee Schedule:
The Fees for appraisals are determined by the number of hours involved plus any necessary travel expenses, and are negotiated based upon the individual needs of each client.
Notable Projects:
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• Colorado Model Rail Museum; Greely, CO
Appointments & Connect:
Curriculum Vitae:
University of New Orleans:
B.A. Fine Art & Art History

• Parsons School of Art & Design
• School of Visual Arts
• Long Island High School for the Arts: 2004
Regents Honors C.T.E Musical Theatre, Fine Studio Art

​• UNO Magna Cum Laude: Bachelors of Arts
• Bachelors of Arts: Honors Thesis in Studio Art
​• University Honors: Bachelors of Arts
• Golden Key Honor Society:
Awarded to Students of the highest academic excellence with a 3.8 or higher for consecutive semesters.
• UNO Art Department Drawing T.A
​Jeff Rinehart, MFA Department Chair

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