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Monday, April 23, 2026
12:00-1:00 pm PST/2:00-3:00 pm CST
Aubrey Catrone, founder of Proper Provenance, LLC, will host a webinar that explores the intricacies of provenance and the role it continues to play in the art market.
This webinar will break down the fundamentals of provenance research: what it is, what it is not, and why it plays a critical role in determining whether a work of art is marketable. Beyond theory, we will examine real-world case studies illustrating how incomplete documentation or ownership histories can impact an artwork’s life in the marketplace.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to submit questions in advance. Selected questions will be incorporated directly into the presentation, ensuring that the discussion addresses real concerns facing today’s art market and valuation professionals.
- Understand the intricacies of provenance research and the critical role it plays in the art market
- Explore practical examples of how documentation gaps impact sales, valuation, and due diligence
- Discuss evolving research tools, their limitations, and best practices for defensible appraisal conclusion
$25 members / $35 non-members
Friday, May 8, 2026
12:00-10:00 pm PST/2:00-3:00 pm CST
More about Bay Area Gem Lab and Zemin Luo
Green Fei Cui Jade — the proper term for Jadeite, Omphacite, and Kosmochlor jade — comes from Myanmar, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, and more. Guatemalan jade is full of potential, but knowing how to spot natural vs. treated jade and differentiate it from Burmese jade is key.
Dr. Zemin Luo, GIA G.G., PhD, blends deep research with hands-on gemology at Bay Area Gem Lab, using advanced spectroscopy to identify and value jade accurately.
- Review how this ancient green jade had been used in Mesoamerica
- Discover how modern Guatemalan jade differs from ancient pieces
- Distinguish Guatemalan jade from others
$25 members / $35 non-members
Thursday, May 14, 2026
4:00-5:30 pm PST/6:00-7:00 pm CST
Pour a glass and join your ASA Region 3 colleagues for Wine & Wisdom, a lively virtual gathering where appraisers from every discipline share their most memorable, unexpected, and educational stories from the field.
Whether it’s a puzzling provenance, a tricky valuation, or a lesson learned the hard way, each story offers real world insight into the daily challenges and rewards of appraisal work. Expect plenty of laughs, thoughtful takeaways, and a few “you won’t believe this” moments, all in great company.
This event is not just about great stories. It’s also an opportunity to connect and network with peers across disciplines, exchange experiences, and build lasting professional relationships in a relaxed and friendly environment.
We will begin with a wine toast, or beverage of your choice, followed by brief introductions and a lineup of stories.
One participant will win a prize and well deserved bragging rights for best storyteller!
Want to share a story? Email Cindy Cronk Vukovic, Los Angeles Chapter President, at cronkvukovic@appraisersla.com with your name, chapter, discipline, and a short description of your anecdote.
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Past Events!
Saturday, March 12, 2026
9:00-10:00 am PST/11:00am-12:00 pm CST
Brian Buss is a Managing Director with GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 30 years of experience in valuations, financial analysis, and corporate finance around the world. Mr. Buss provides strategic advice for owners of intellectual property portfolios, transaction support and due diligence for acquisitions, licensing, divestiture and partnership transactions, expert testimony regarding economic damages, valuation and IP asset apportionment in civil litigation, and valuations of trademarks, patents, copyrights, brand assets, trade secrets, technology assets, and intangibles.
During his career Mr. Buss has provided valuation opinions and transaction advisory services for clients across the United States and overseas, and expert testimony in Federal Court, State Courts, and Arbitration proceedings. At INTA, Brian currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Commercialization of Brands Committee, is an instructor in the Finance Certificate Program, and served on the Presidential Task Force on Intellectual Property Reporting for Brands.
Brian holds an MBA from San Diego State University and a bachelor’s degree in biology and economics from Claremont McKenna College.
- Master a practical IP valuation framework
- Identify the mistake that derail IP valuation
- Shift from compliance-driven valuation to strategic insight
- Choose the right valuation approach for the right context
- Sport critical red flags in IP appraisal
$25 members / $35 non-members
Spring 2025 TBD Digital Art: History and Valuation for Appraisers (virtual)
Dec. 4 (Thurs) 5:30-7:30pm PST Chapter of the Year 2025 Celebration @ Cha Cha Cha