Profile
Ellen’s passion for art began at the age of 12 when she first started to attend art openings at her family’s gallery, Poulsen Galleries, in Pasadena, California. Ever since her first meetings with artists and their patrons her goal has been to educate others on the importance of art in our every day lives. Ellen is the fourth generation to work in the gallery, opened by her great-grandparents in 1927, joining her mother, Marcia Osterkamp, and grandfather, James Haddad. In July of 2003 she joined her mother and grandfather as member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA).
Professional Appraisal Training
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2006
Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Various Educational Courses Including:
- “Role of the Appraiser in Protecting the Client from Disputed Valuation and Litigation”
- “E-Commerce and the Appraiser”
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2005
Chicago, Illinois
- Various Educational Courses Including:
- “Divorce I & II: The Appraiser’s Responsibility”
- “The Legalities of Appraising”
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS ASSETS CONFERENCE 2004
Atlanta, Georgia
- Various Educational Courses Including:
- “The Balancing Act: Professional Responsibilities/Legal Expectations”
- “Authentication: Where does the Appraiser’s Responsibility Begin and End?”
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS FINE ARTS SPECIALTY COURSE 2003
Chicago, Illinois
- Emphasizes the primary categories of fine art frequently encountered by appraisers and dealers: paintings, sculpture, works on paper, frames, photography, animation art, Russian icons and Spanish Colonial art. Major areas of focus: art history, looking at artworks properly, identifying and researching fine art works, properly describing art works, correctly employing specific vocabulary, and art conservation. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS CORE COURSE IN APPRAISAL STUDIES 2003
Chicago, Illinois
- This is a "nuts and bolts" approach to personal property appraising for use in all of the specialty disciplines. Special attention is paid to identification and authentication, market and value research, analysis, ethics and professional conduct, and preparing professional reports. (Description courtesy of the International Society of Appraisers)
INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF APPRAISERS LOOKING AT PAPER & PRINTS COURSE 2003
Denver, Colorado
- This course emphasizes the distinguishing features between types of prints and the paper that is used to produce them.
Education
SCUOLA LEONARDO DA VINCI
Siena, Italy (August 2004 - October 2004)
- 8 Week Italian Language Course
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Chicago, Illinois (August 1999 - May 2003)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art History
- Senior Thesis on Pasadena: Landscapes, Artists,& Patronage, 1900-1930
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Rome, Italy (June 2002)
- 4 Week Italian Language Course
- 4 Week Literature in Art Course
Professional Experience
ELLEN OSTERKAMP APPRAISALS
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (August 2005-Present)
Owner / Accredited Appraiser of Personal Property
- Prepares & Executes Personal Property Appraisals for a variety of situations including:
- Charitable Contributions (Conforming to IRS Tax Regulations)
- Insurance
- Estate Tax
- Market Value
- Offers Guidance in the Acquisition of Artwork
- Lecture Services
- Provides Household Inventory Services
POULSEN GALLERIES, INC.
Brawley, California (July 2003-Present)
Co-Owner/Accredited Appraiser of Personal Property
- Prepares & executes Personal Property Appraisals
- Assists in sales and marketing
GEORGE STERN FINE ARTS
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (June 2005-February 2006)
Administrative Assistant
- Answered & Returned Phone Calls for Director and Owner of Gallery
- Catalogued photograph and transparency inventory of paintings
- Managed Inventory Control for Carmel Gallery
- Maintained marketing database for Northern California
POULSEN GALLERIES, INC.
Pasadena, California (June 1999-August 2005)
Director
- Operated & Modified Inventory Control
- Oversaw day to day operations of the gallery
- Connected with clients concerning consignment management
- Managed & developed photographs, slide, & transparency inventory of paintings.
LECTURES
PEO WOMAN’S GROUP
Brawley, California (January 2005)
PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Pasadena, California (October 2003)
- “Pasadena: Landscapes, Artists & Patronage 1900-1930”
Memberships & Subscriptions
Accredited Member, International Society of Appraisers (Seattle, Washington)
Carmel Art Association (Carmel, California)
Art Institute of Chicago (Chicago, Illinois)
Maine Antique Digest (National Publication)
Antique Trader (National Publication)
American Art Review (National Publication)
Office Address: S/W Corner of Mission & Ocean . Suite 203 . Carmel, CA 93921
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5021 . Carmel, CA 93921
Phone: 831.917.5006 Fax: 831.624.3220
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