Bear and Raven Appraisal Services
- Tucson, Arizona
- 10 Years Experience
- Multi State
- Small
- Expert Witness
- CAGA · Verify
Bear and Raven Appraisal Services specializes in personal property valuation with Asian antiques expertise.
About
Bear and Raven Appraisal Services is based in Tucson, Arizona, providing personal property valuations and estate clearance services. Robert Bortner and Larry Straka hold CAGA certification from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. They bring over 50 years of combined experience in antiques, collectibles, and personal property, with particular expertise in Asian ceramics and international acquisitions.
Services & Specializations
Bear and Raven Appraisal Services provides personal property valuations, estate appraisals, divorce appraisals, insurance appraisals, and bankruptcy appraisals. Services include written evaluations, market analysis, estate clearance assistance, and recommendations for selling or disposing of personal property. All appraisals follow USPAP standards.
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Full Bio
Robert Bortner and Larry Straka have appraised a wide range of personal property since 2016, with emphasis on estate liquidations and valuations. Both hold CAGA certification and maintain appraisals to USPAP standards. They own and operate Bear and Raven Antiques, specializing in Chinese, Japanese, English and American ceramics, jewelry, silver, and vintage collectibles. Together they have over 50 years of experience in collecting, trading, and selling antiques and collectibles through estate sales, retail shops, trade shows, and major auction houses including Bonhams and Christie’s. Bortner has over 30 years of sales, marketing and business management experience in software, retail and online sectors.
Notable Engagements
Has appraised Asian antiques, American and European collectibles, coins, stamps, toys, furniture and household possessions for estate settlements, downsizing, and charitable donations.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Robert Bortner, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America