No. 08 — What Clients Say
What museum directors, scholars, professionals, and collectors say about working with E. Linda Poras.
Her work is consistently thorough, professional, and prompt… Linda is a joy to work with, and I frequently recommend her to museum patrons, art collectors, and colleagues.
Nick Capasso, Director — Fitchburg Art Museum
…the most comprehensive and well organized report… very well written, methodically structured and most impressive.
Michael H. Lally, Executive Director — Whistler House Museum of Art
…handled with professionalism, sensitivity and passion.
A museum-world colleague — On the estate appraisal of her father’s artwork
…an incredibly thorough investigation… exceptionally well-written, as though it were a museum catalogue essay, not just an appraisal for the IRS. I was so impressed and would recommend her work to anyone seeking an honest and thoroughly researched appraisal!
Peggy Gillespie — On the appraisal of works by Gregory Gillespie
I am so glad you were recommended to me! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you, and I thank you again.
Ann Peterson — Art Collector
Your appraiser's summary contains a really cogent analysis of how the current climate amongst collectors may be changing how women artists of the twentieth century are being viewed and valued. Thank you for educating and guiding me about this important process each step of the way.
Doria Hughes, Archivist & Collection Manager — Rosemarie Beck Foundation, 2023
…an exceptionally well-qualified fine art appraiser… her contacts at major art museums and auction houses are extensive.
Paul Master-Karnik, Director — DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park
They are so meticulously prepared and so ample in their detail that I had not dreamed of such perfection.
Prof. James S. Ackerman — Cambridge, Massachusetts
…diligently completed a thorough appraisal… always available for questions… took great care.
Ellen Bitton, CEO & President — Park Avenue Mortgage Group
Your work is absolutely incredible and meticulous as you must have put your heart and soul into the project.
S.T., Art Collector — Boston, Massachusetts
She is easy to communicate with, knowledgeable, professional, and trustworthy; I am very pleased with her work.
A Private Client — Appraisal Engagement
We were in doubt at first because the value of one of our paintings seemed so high, but after she generously introduced us to a colleague at Christie's, they were able to bring in the amount she had quoted. We were thrilled, needless to say.
Hilary Chaplain — Brooklyn, NY, 2021