Both have been Fellows and board members of RICS since its amalgamation with the Incorporated Society of Valuers & Auctioneers (ISVA) in January 2000. Nicholas specialises in producing independent reports for court relating to antiques, fine art and chattels, in both civil and criminal proceedings. He also provides expert advice in relation to both auction and trade practices.
Mark has over 34 years’ experience in the identification and valuation of fine arts and antiques and is a regular contributor and lecturer on theft of fine art and antiques to insurance, police and other cultural organisations.
New chiefs for RICS art and antiques faculty
The Antiques and Fine Arts Faculty at RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) have appointed a new chairman and vice chairman. Nicholas Somers, who is principal of Nicholas Somers and Company, replaces Jonathan Meyer as chairman supported by a new vice-chairman, Mark Dalrymple, managing director and proprietor of loss adjusters Tyler & Company.