Susan L. Andrews, CPPA
I grew up in Ottawa and took Advertising Creative at Algonquin College. Upon graduation I spent several years working as an Advertising copywriter in both Ottawa and Vancouver. After helping with the setup and launch of a notable bed-and-breakfast in Hartland, New Brunswick, I returned to Ontario in early 2000.
Since then I have been successfully employed in fields ranging from the barn manager of an Ottawa-area show facility to the field of private investigation and running a successful domestic services business. During this time, I was often asked by clients who knew of my love for antiques to keep an eye open for esoteric items of decor and artworks. This eventually lead to working for a local auction house, where I learned both the inner workings of the industry and, as a matter of course, learned how to correctly assess, handle and catalogue a great many items.
To date, I have appraised everything from a single cup and saucer set to private art collections to the contents of a hoarder’s estate. As a lifelong student of sociology, history and art in all its forms, I am continually educating myself about art and antiques, endeavouring to have basic knowledge about a great many items. Current knowledge regarding the ever-changing market is crucial. Client confidentiality is key.
Finally, I am known for being honest, responsible and applying detail-oriented thoroughness to every aspect of my work. My third-party appraisals are free of bias and as a member of the Canadian Personal Property Appraisers Organization, I am beholden to a professional code of conduct and ethics.