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Appraising with the values that matter most
The Core Team
Lennie Rose, ISA CAPP
President, Certified Personal Property Appraiser
Lennie Rose is a certified, independent personal property appraiser and consultant specializing in furnishings, antiques, decorative arts and the comprehensive contents of estates. Working on behalf of estate attorneys, Executors, first time heirs, individuals and families, she is skilled in the valuation and dispersal of personal property. Her appreciation of antiques and design stems from a background in interior design. In addition to field experience and International Society of Appraisers (ISA) certification, her reports are USPAP compliant and continues to expand her knowledge of collecting, connoisseurship and industry trends through ongoing education at Christie’s, ISA, and the Appraisers Association of America (AAA).
Since opening Lennie Rose Estate Appraisals, Inc. Lennie has been appraising the contents of estates in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and Illinois. A former board member of the FAE /ISA Education Foundation, and is a member of the Penn Club of New York, The Greenwich Art Society, MoCA Westport and The Ukrainian Museum.
Lauren Villarreal, ISA AM
Technology Strategist, Personal Property Appraiser
Lauren Villarreal is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and the Technology Strategist for Lennie Rose Appraisals, Inc. She uses her expertise in appraisal services and knowledge of business and technology strategies to bridge the physical world of beautiful things with the technological capabilities of the digital age.
Her entrepreneurial spirit garnered an award from eBay’s Up and Running Program after starting a small store and building it into a warehouse. Now that she has transitioned into appraising full time, she remains dedicated to ongoing coursework with the International Society of Appraisers and continuing education programs in addition to her hands-on experience with Lennie Rose Estate Appraisals, Inc.
She earned the 2024 Outstanding New Member Award from ISA.
Rebekah Assid, ISA AM
Personal Property Appraiser
Rebekah Assid, ISA AM, is a member of the International Society of Appraisers and is recognized by The Appraisal Foundation to produce USPAP-compliant (Uniform Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice) appraisal reports.
She has extensive experience in the research and valuation of fine and decorative arts, antiques, collectibles, and luxury goods. She is trained in industry-standard appraisal methodology and specialized market analysis. Ms. Assid has served professionally as a cataloger and consignment relations manager for international auctions, as a research assistant, as a consultant for jewelry and coin vendors, as an apprentice appraiser for estate liquidation services, and as an independent dealer.
Ms. Assid completed her foundational education at the Savannah College of Art & Design with a focus on printmaking and illustration, received her BA in Art History from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, specializing in Modernism and US History, and achieved the Accredited Member status within the International Society of Appraisers. She holds the Fine Arts and the Antiques, Furnishings, & Decorative Arts specialties.
She is a passionate consumer of antiques and art market knowledge, combining perspectives as a trained artist and a specialized researcher. She is always striving for advanced connoisseurship and accuracy.