About Us

Lynn Jones Roberts
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     Lynn is an Accredited Member with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and is originally from Trumbull, Connecticut. She graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor of Science from the Carroll School of Management. She completed her Master in Business Administration at The University of Connecticut. Lynn’s expertise in marketing and business management evolved over her 21 year career in corporate marketing and new product strategies at General Signal Corporation, Procter and Gamble and Rain Bird Corporation.
     Throughout her professional career, Lynn learned the antiques and collectibles business working alongside her mother at Whirligig Antiques. In 2009, Lynn launched an estate sale business. After completing several years of formal education in appraisals, Lynn made providing high quality, professional appraisal services her business. She continues to expand her expertise through continuing education in Art, Antiques and Appraisal studies.

Professional Education

  • 2019-2017
  • 2016-2012
  • 2011-2009
  • 1983
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2019
Chinese Jades: Value and Power Seminar
2018
International Society of Appraisers Annual Conference, March
2017
Appraisal Education
International Society of Appraisers Re-qualification Course, January
National Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, November (USPAP 2018-2019)

2016
Appraisal Education
International Society of Appraisers
Uniform Practice of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) 2016-2017 Update Course, January 21-22
​International Society of Appraisers Annual Conference, April 15-18
2015
Appraisal Education
Appraising Modern and Contemporary Prints, New York University, April 
2014
Appraisal Education
National Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, February 2014 (USPAP compliant 2014-2015)
Appraising Old Masters and Early American Prints, New York University, November 
Seminars
International Society of Appraisers Assets 2014 conference: Quality vs. Price: The Value of Art in Our Consumer Culture, Michael Findlay, Director Acquavella Galleries, Serving as a Consultant and/or Expert Witness in Legal Proceedings, Peter Gaido, Esq., The Assessment of American Indian Objects, Gaylord Torrence, Curator The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Managing Art as an Asset Class, An Expert’s Guide to Identifying Religious Objects in the Decorative Arts, James Jackson, Jackson Auctions, All Things Russian, Silver, Faberge and Icons, James Jackson, Jackson Auctions, Challenging Valuation Assignments: The Nuts and Bolts of Fine Art Appraising, The Digital Revolution and the Democratization of Design, China Mania: The Market, The Trends and the Issues of Appraising Chinese Art, Susan Lahey, American Furniture Styles, part I and II, Appraising Oriental Rugs and Carpets, Ellen Amirkhan, ISA CAPP, Appraising Stamps & Coins, Brian Kathenas, ISA CAPP
2013
International Society of Appraisers, Accredited Member in good standing
2012
Appraisal Education
ISA Appraisal Studies Core Course – February 2012
Appraisal of Household and Residential Contents at New York University – April 2012
ISA Antiques and Residential Contents course – October 2012
Seminars
Chinese Jades
Introduction to Appraising Rugs
2011
New personal property appraisal service was added to the business to meet the needs of the community. After completing the rigorous education program of the International Society of Appraiser’s (ISA) Appraisal Report Writing Standard and Code of Ethics, Lynn became a Member in good standing of the ISA.
Appraisal Education
National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, November 2011 (USPAP compliant 2011- 2013)
Seminars
American Furniture – 17th to 20th century
2010
Appraisal Education
Appraisal of Fine Art, New York University – November 
2009
AZ Family Estate Sales & Appraisals was founded by Lynn Jones Roberts. After a long and successful career in corporate marketing, Lynn decided it was time to focus full time on the passion she shared with her Mom. The company quickly developed a base in the Tucson, Oro Valley and Green Valley markets.
Whirligig Antiques was founded by Hildy Jones. Like many great businesses, this endeavor was all about turning a passion into a business. Hildy is an avid historian and teacher who focused her business on buying and selling items with a rich history which she in turn shared, passing the knowledge and provenance of each item onto it’s new owner. Antique collecting, buying and selling often becomes a family affair and Lynn soon joined Hildy in the business. And so began the tradition of knowledge and education in antiques, art and fine collectibles.
Our clients and customers are the heart of our business. We believe customer satisfaction is about providing responsive service with integrity, simplicity and a passion for excellence while meeting or exceeding the customer’s expectations. We value our relationships with all our customers and strive to provide the best appraisal services in Southern Arizona.
PHONE 520-668-4254
Lynn Roberts Appraisals   PO Box 32518   Tucson, AZ 85751