Terri Cohn Art Services

Terri Cohn is an experienced art consultant and appraiser who provides a diverse array of services tailored to the distinct requirements of artists, galleries, collectors, and museums. Her methodology is comprehensive and research-based, focusing on the context and cultural relevance of art. With decades of curatorial and art historical expertise, Terri offers clients insightful and personalized guidance that encompasses broad artistic and historical perspectives.

Appraisals

As a personal property appraiser, Terri Cohn specializes in the valuation of fine art, focusing on the 19th to 21st centuries. She works closely with individuals and institutions to provide appraisals that conform to the highest industry standards, adhering to the principles of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Terri’s appraisal services are informed by her extensive knowledge of art history, her curatorial experience, her understanding of art markets, and her ability to contextualize works within their cultural and historical framework. She is a Candidate Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), having completed their rigorous training, including the Appraisal Foundation Sequence (SUNY Purchase, New York) and the ASA USPAP 15-hour course and biannual USPAP update courses. She has also participated in numerous fine arts and decorative arts appraising seminars.

Consulting

Terri Cohn Studio offers consulting services customized to meet the unique needs of each client, providing thoughtful guidance to artists, estates, collectors, and institutions. With extensive experience and a dedication to building artistic legacies, Terri assists clients in navigating critical decisions with clarity and purpose. Her consulting services include career guidance, curatorial expertise, and legacy planning for artists and their families.

Terri takes a collaborative approach, working closely with artists at all stages of their careers to clarify goals and develop informed strategies. Whether advising on professional advancement, curating exhibitions, or researching collections and markets, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to every project.

A notable example of Terri’s consulting work is her long-term relationship with the Sonya Rapoport Legacy Trust. Since 2005, she has played a crucial role in advancing Rapoport’s legacy by co-authoring books and catalogs including Pairing of Polarities: The Life and Art of Sonya Rapoport (Heyday, 2012) and Objects On My Dresser (Kala Art Institute, 2023). Her work includes collection preservation and management, acquisitions, strategic institutional development, curatorial consultation, and public engagement to enhance recognition of Rapoport’s art.

Terri Cohn has been instrumental in preserving and advancing Sonya Rapoport’s legacy. Working with Alla Efimova, she advised on documenting and inventorying the work, facilitated acquisitions, consulted on exhibitions, and produced public programs, including an online video series. Cohn is the foremost expert on Rapoport’s work, having curated two retrospectives during her lifetime. Her ongoing research has led to three books, including Sonya Rapoport: Objects on My Dresser. Her depth of knowledge, insightful writing, and unwavering commitment have made her an invaluable advocate for Rapoport’s place in art history.

– Farley Gwazda, Director, Sonya Rapoport Legacy Trust