Systematic, USPAP-compliant valuation of large collections, bulk inventories, and complete estate contents — from a single room to an entire warehouse.
Some valuations are measured in items; others are measured in rooms. Jessica Rickman specializes in the appraisal of large collections, bulk inventories, and complete estate contents — lifetime collections of antiques or art, dealer and shop stock, gallery holdings, multi-generational household contents, and business inventories that need a credible value for sale, insurance, dissolution, or tax purposes.
Scale changes methodology, not standards. Every engagement is USPAP-compliant, but the approach is tailored: significant pieces are researched and valued individually, while comparable lower-value material is organized into lots and valued as groups. This per-item versus grouped valuation framework keeps the report accurate and defensible without inflating the cost of appraising thousands of objects one at a time.
Every large-collection engagement starts with a consultation and, where practical, a walk-through to gauge scope. Jessica then proposes a plan: which items warrant individual cataloguing, how the remainder will be grouped, and a realistic timeline. On-site work is scheduled by appointment anywhere in Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Columbia, Belle Meade, or the surrounding Middle Tennessee region.
During cataloguing, each item or lot is photographed, described, and measured. Valuation research draws on auction records, dealer markets, and over 15 years of hands-on experience with antiques, collectibles, and fine art. The finished report presents values in an organized inventory format that executors, attorneys, insurers, and the IRS can work from directly.
All reports comply with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and are structured to meet IRS appraisal requirements for estate tax and non-cash charitable contribution documentation. Jessica Rickman is a certified PACC Personal Property Appraiser who completed the McKissock National USPAP Course and passed the National USPAP Compliance Exam.
Both, depending on the intended use of the appraisal. High-value pieces are catalogued and valued individually, while comparable lower-value items can be grouped into lots and valued collectively. This blended methodology keeps large-collection appraisals accurate, USPAP-compliant, and economical.
Yes. Jessica Rickman appraises business inventories — such as antique shop stock, dealer holdings, and gallery inventory — as well as private collections and full estate contents throughout Nashville, Franklin, and Middle Tennessee. Reports support sales, dissolution, insurance, tax, and estate planning needs.
Timelines depend on the size and complexity of the holding. After an initial consultation and walk-through, Jessica provides an estimated schedule for the on-site cataloguing, research, and report delivery, so executors, attorneys, and collectors can plan around court dates or filing deadlines.
Yes. On-site examinations are conducted by appointment throughout Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, Columbia, Belle Meade, Williamson County, Davidson County, and the broader Middle Tennessee region. Call (615) 852-7830 to arrange a visit.
From one room of heirlooms to a full business inventory, get a USPAP-compliant valuation plan scaled to your holding.