Here at Gates Art Co., we provide appraisals, auction advisory, and inventory management to our clients in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.
Jardine Gates, GIA G.G.
Jardine has been in the fine art and antique business for over a decade with a distinctive experience in fine art, decorative art, and jewelry. In 2019, she earned her Graduate Gemologist credential through the Gemological Institute of America. She is an accredited member of the Appraiser’s Association, USPAP compliant through March 2027, and a member of ArtTable.
At a Southern California auction house she acquired knowledge and skills through her work as the decorative art and jewelry cataloguer and later as a specialist. She also contributed the written materials at the auction house including artist essays, press releases, brochures, and social media posts.
At a renowned appraisal firm she built upon her knowledge in decorative art and expanded into fine art from around the world. Now she is bringing her experience to her clients throughout Southern California as the principal at Gates Art Co.
Categories of experience
We have handled items from many catagories over the years including fine art, decorative art, and jewelry. This unique blend of experience makes us a one stop shop for our clients who value ease and discretion in handling their valuables. See below for a list of what we’ve handled for past clients.
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Antique, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern, and Contemporary décor and furnishings including:
Silver from America, Europe, Mexico, and Japan
Art pottery and ceramics
Art glass and stained glass
Bronze sculptures and décor
Lighting
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American, European, and Latin American fine art in the following categories:
Paintings
Photography
Prints and multiples
Sculptures
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American, European, and Latin American furniture from the following periods:
19th century
Arts & Crafts
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Mid-Century Modern
Contemporary
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American, European, Mexican, and Native American pieces in the following categories:
Antique, Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Art Moderne, Retro, and Contemporary fine jewelry
Diamonds and colored gemstones
Silver from American, European, Mexican, and Native American designers
Antique to ultra-contemporary art jewelry
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Handbags
Luggage
Vintage prêt-à-porter and couture clothing
Silk scarves
Accessories
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Musical instruments
Books
Cameras and camera equipment
General household contents
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse through our most common questions. Need more information? Feel free to contact us when you are ready.
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We are located in the Los Angeles area and serve the surrounding counties throughout Southern California.
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Jardine Gates is a generalist appraiser meaning she appraises a variety of objects from different categories. She is most adept with American, European, Haitian, and Latin American fine art from the 19th through 20th centuries, silver, art jewelry, furnishings, decor, Mid-Century Modern furnishings, art pottery, Arts & Crafts furnishings, luxury and couture, and more.
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Jardine Gates has spent over a decade in the antique and fine art business. In addition to her BA in Art History, Jardine is a graduate gemologist, USPAP compliant, and an accredited member of the Appraisers Association of America.
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We start by getting to know you, your needs, and the scope of the project. From there we will set up an appointment to assess, catalog, measure, and photograph the collection. Then Gates Art Co. begins the assessment and prepares your report. The process can take between one and two months depending on the scope and scale of the project. Larger projects will take longer to complete.
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As defined by USPAP, an appraisal is “the act or process of developing an opinion of value.”
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At Gates Art Co. we usually bill by the hour. Before we begin the formal appraisal process we may conduct a walk-through and present you with a written estimate.
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We do not. If you have pieces you are interested in selling we can help put you in contact with our network of recommended dealers, galleries, auction houses, and estate sale companies.
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Appraisers are not authenticators and Gates Art Co. is no exception. We do, however, make an effort to properly identify each piece and conduct our research using our client’s paperwork, catalogue raisonnés, consulting with experts in the field, and more.
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Navigating the world of auctions can be tricky. There are many good auction houses out there and most excel in specific categories. For example, one may have a great audience for Art Pottery but struggle selling mid-century furnishings. At Gates Art Co. we will identify and connect you with the best auction houses to fit your needs, negotiate the best rates, and shepherd you through the process until the piece is sold.
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If you have a large collection of objects, are actively buying and selling works, or just want to have an inventory of your household contents done, we recommend undertaking inventory management. Similar to our appraisal process we will catalog, assess, inventory, and maintain a database of your collection.