Edward M. Stanley brings years of experience in the fields of antiques and the fine arts to the appraisal profession and is a member of the Appraisers Association of America, a group of professional appraisers dedicated to advancing ethics and knowledge in the field of appraisal. A dealer in antiques and the fine and decorative arts for many years, Mr. Stanley brings expertise in these fields as well as a business background to his appraisal firm. He is a Qualified Appraiser for preparing appraisal reports per Internal Revenue Service Tax Regulation 1.170A-13(c)(5) and has met the updated Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice examination requirement, as mandated by the IRS for taxation, estates and charitable contributions. Prior to establishing his appraisal services firm, Mr. Stanley was principal of Edward M. Stanley Historic Preservation Services, and he now serves as Collections Consultant for the historic Loring-Greenough House in Boston.

Mr. Stanley is a recipient of the American Society of Appraisers Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Art and Antiques from the Rhode Island School of Design. In addition, he holds Masters Degrees in Historic Preservation from Boston University and Business Administration from the University of Connecticut. He is a graduate of the Winter Institute of Winterthur Museum and holds a Bachelors Degree from Bates College. Mr. Stanley attends and participates in numerous professional appraisal meetings, antique market seminars and academic personal property conferences throughout the year and is a member of the Decorative Arts Trust of Philadelphia and the Furniture History Society of London.

Our Professional Network

Edward M. Stanley Appraisal Services maintains a focus on the appraisal and advisement of American and European antiques and fine and decorative arts. In addition, we work with an extensive network of experienced specialty appraisers and consultants who we are able to confer with for their expertise.