About Us

Our primary appraiser, Nancy Burke Bosch, ISA AM has had extensive hands on experience in her chosen field of antiques, fine art and decorative objects, professionally for thirty years. “Antiques and art have always been a part of my life.” The love of antiques and art which was nurtured by her mother from early childhood, continues to this day with Nancy’s chosen profession as a fine art and antique appraiser.

Nancy’s childhood and teen years were spent learning about patination, furniture construction, how to identify a reproduction and a myriad of other professional tidbits from her mother who was an avid collector. They traveled to New York, London, Paris, Rome, and Florence to explore together the world’s finest galleries and museums. “My mother’s enjoyment exploring the world of antiques and art was infectious. I am grateful to her for exposing me to everything she knew and more."

An art history major in college, Nancy collected antiques as a young adult. In 1975 she entered the antique business while in the process of serving as executrix to two large family estates. In 1980, Nancy co-established The Pavilion Antiques, a 8,200 square foot, 45 dealer antique collective in San Anselmo, California. In 1993, she established Dove Place Antiques. During her twenty-two year career in the antique business, she was intimately involved with the identification, marketing and sale of millions of dollars worth of antiques, art and decorative objects. In 1997, Nancy left the antique business to work for Bosch Appraisal and Estate Services. “Becoming an independent appraiser is the fulfillment of my life-long dream.”

Today, Nancy uses her wealth of experience to serve clients, whether they require a formal written appraisal, a simple one hour consultation, or assistance with the disposition of an estate.

“Whether the assignment is large or small, I dedicate myself to the process of providing clients with the most professional appraisal experience possible.”

Miss Daisy Mae and Her Royal Sweetness

Miss Daisy Mae is the self-appointed guardian of the office and official surveyor of all comings and goings, on duty 24/7. Daisy keeps our staff on their toes. She takes her duties seriously and is unsurpassed in notifying us the UPS man is at the door.

Her Royal Sweetness (on the right) joined our staff one year ago as a pup, and is in charge of everything light of heart. Sweety is the official biter of Daisy's ears and loves play time, break time, and going to the park time. Anything to get our appraiser our of her office and out to have some fun!

Recent Articles

For additional articles by Nancy B. Bosch, ISA AM, please go to:
www.boschappraisal.blogspot.com

"Equitable Division of Personal Property in an Estate"
"Appraisals: Most Frequently Asked Questions"
"Charitable Contribution Appraisals"

When Do You Need an Estate Tax Appraisal?

by Nancy B. Bosch, ISA AM
"Understanding Estate Tax, Reporting to the IRS and the Definition of Fair Market Value"

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Eight Rules to Avoid Loss to Estate Personal Property from Commonly Made Mistakes

by Nancy B. Bosch, ISA AM
"Call a Qualified Personal Property Appraiser First, when Settling an Estate "

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