I believe that intimately experiencing great art on a daily basis opens up a world of thought and creativity. Through my work as an art advisor, I hope to share my passion with my clients, enriching or igniting a deep and personal relationship with visual art.
My expertise at auction bidding sets me apart from other advisors, and I have in-depth secondary market experience to assess desirability and long-term value. I monitor global auction offerings daily, and a number of my clients are experienced collectors who I advise only on auction purchases to make their collections more comprehensive and cohesive.
In addition, through my almost twenty-five years in the art world and decade as an independent art advisor, I have deep gallery relationships and a strong reputation that help me to secure the most in-demand primary market pieces for my collectors.
Whether you are interested in acquiring a single piece or starting a collection, I am also passionate about helping new art buyers discover what they find exciting and inspiring. Buying art is both an aesthetic and financial decision, and I offer insightful, knowledgeable guidance on both. For collectors just getting started, I introduce the work of numerous artists and use a trained curatorial eye to help to select the best available piece. Collecting should also be fun, and I love bringing my clients to art world events.
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A Manhattan native, I am a graduate of Amherst College and received my Ph.D. from the Bard Graduate Center. My dissertation was on the Contemporary sculptor Kenneth Snelson. I have also taught art and design history on the undergraduate and graduate levels, published essays and exhibition reviews, and given lectures.
I live in Manhattan with my husband, John, and our daughter, Agnes.