“Dear Kim,
Big job—nice job too. Thank you for assisting me...Hope we see each other again socially.”
I would recommend Ms. Kasten for everything—personal interaction, prompt replies, thorough and professional product. This “executing an estate” thing is no fun, but professionals like Ms. Kasten make it bearable!”
—Mrs. Leigh B., Co-Executor of Texas Estate
"The work you did on the art collection is simply outstanding. I marvel at the thoroughness and the detail incorporated in the study...I am so appreciative of all you did for me and the sensitivity you showed to all the art work. Thank you so much and God Bless You."
— PHil H., Dallas Art Collectior
"Kim, it would be an honor to be included in the list of your appraisal clients. I would hope to be contacted to share my appreciation of your knowledge and professionalism. Thanks again for your guidance on the Nicola.”
— carolyn E., Dallas art collector
"I am by no means an expert in your world of art appraising, but I did carefully review your appraisal and was extremely impressed by your methodology and thoroughness, particularly given that this was a collection over 1,400 works of art. On behalf of Caryn and Denise, please accept our heartfelt appreciation and thanks for your extraordinarily fine efforts! With warmest regards, …"
- Attorney at Law, Griffith & Thornburg, LLP, San Diego
"Thank you Kim... This is exactly the information I needed for my move. Thank you so much for your quick turn around."
— Mary B., Dallas art collector
“Thank you so much, Kim. These paintings are much loved and now we have a sense of their value. We appreciate your expertise!”
— Janet l., Texas art collector
“Thank you very much for your wonderful advice. I am working with a dealer who will be helping us out with my husband's plan to donate his collection of Native American items. He was most helpful and seems very knowledgeable. Once more, thank you for your kind help in this matter. We appreciate it.”
— vickie b., texas art collector
“Kim came highly recommended by more than one of her ISA peers and she performed a very thoughtful, articulate appraisal of a small Regional Plein Air Fine Art, Collectible Model Car and Watch collection in a very short period of time. I found her strong trade background and extensive educational credentials provided her with a diverse experience and versatility that would be extremely difficult to find in many other appraisers. I have been collecting many years but her keen eye actually assisted in the confirmation that one of my pieces, was in fact, a much more valuable Original which I had mistakenly thought was a Giclee due to some miscommunication with the artist. I can't describe how delighted I was to find out the artists' personal connection to the piece with story about his close friend and the location of where the piece was created. Thank you so much Kim for a job VERY well done. My deepest gratitude.”