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About Me

 In addition to the many collectors and large estates I have
 worked with, this is a selection of some of the many   institutions I have worked in conjunction with:

      Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI
                Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,MA
               Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA
                  Racine Art Museum, Racine, WI
          Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT
              Providence College, Providence, RI
        Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
        Barrington Preservation Society, Barrington, RI
             St. Andrews School, Barrington, RI
        New England Rabbinical College, Providence, RI

Past and Current Board Positions 

  • American Society of Appraisers. Former President of the Boston Chapter which consists of over six different disciplines and 200 members (2016—2018). Attained the highest level of Accredited Senior Appraiser. I was asked to sit on the national board of Personal Property.
  • Providence Pottery and Porcelain Club. President and Board Member (2016 - present)​
  • Barrington Preservation Society: Former board member and held several other positions including Museum Chair. This included management of Barrington Preservation Society’s Museum and staff. I also was the event chair for a fundraiser entitled “Celebration of Silver” which focused on Gorham Silver.


Other Relevant Work History 

  • Columnist for East Bay Newspaper’s “Trash or Treasure”. Created this bi-weekly column to generate interest in antiques and local history. Over 100 articles published.
  • Researched a previously undocumented pair of John Townsend chairs and had then authenticated. by the top specialist in Rhode Island furniture. They ultimately sold for over $150,000 due to my efforts. ​
  • Worked in conjunction with a client to organize and manage two exhibitions of a local previously unknown artist.
  • Rhode Island PBS “Discovery Show” Appraiser: Selected and participated in this televised fundraising event. Filmed in February, 2012. I was in charge of the silver table.                   
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