Bear & Raven Appraisal Services

very efficient and helpful.

Bob is a very personable man!

I recommend Bob Bortner and Larry Straka with Bear & Raven Appraisals when you require a personal property appraiser. I have known them for many years, and I have been consistently impressed with their knowledge, experience, and professionalism. Bob and Larry are both members of the Certified Appraisers Guild of America (CAGA) with over 10 years of experience appraising a wide variety of personal property, including antiques, jewelry, fine art, and collectibles. One area of particular expertise is Asian Antiques. I’ve referred my own clients to them and my clients have been highly satisfied. In my experience they are highly skilled and accurate appraisers. They are meticulous in their research and always take the time to understand the unique characteristics of each item they appraise. They are also very approachable, easy to work with, and provide the highest level of service.

One of the most sophisticated and helpful experts on antiques in the American Southwest. Also a great pleasure to deal with personally.

Bob was great! He kept me posted on our scheduled day and time, notifying me when he was 20 minutes out. He arrived right on schedule. Bob had a great wealth of knowledge about most of the items I asked him to look at. Especially the furniture. ( I had no idea it was from the 30's!) He is also doing research for me on some items that look to be quite old, and some that may possible be quite valuable! We all hope so! I highly recommend Bob Bortner at Bear and Raven Antiques. Excited to see what he finds out, $ or $$$$!