Bachelor of Science:
BA: Regis University, Colorado
Senior Thesis:
An Economic Analysis of Auctioned
Art: Old Master, 19th & 20th C.
Art, NY & London Markets
17 Years Gallery Representation and Consulting
Beverly Hills, New York, Aspen
19th and 20th Century Fine Art:
Impressionism, Modern, and Contemporary; paintings, prints, and sculpture.
31 Years Independent Art Dealing
Aspen, New York
Trading at auction, artist representation, sales and consignments.
1 Year Memorabilia
Aspen, Colorado
Historical Documents and Autographs.
31 Years Appraising
Aspen, Colorado
Old Master, 18th, 19th and 20th & 21st Century Paintings, Drawings, Prints, Sculpture, Art Glass, European & American Period Frames.
Certificate in Appraisal Studies New York University
in Fine and Decorative Arts
Appraisal Courses:
Principles of Practice and Code of Ethics ▪ IRS Legal Guidelines in Valuation Appraisers & Insurance ▪ Research Methods for Appraisers ▪ Art Law ▪ Auctions ▪Business of Appraising ▪ Collections Management ▪ Dealers of New York ▪ Expanding Horizons: American Paintings 1865-1930 ▪ Conference Courses 1996 ▪Computerization for Appraisers ▪ Old Master Prints ▪ Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP ’96) ▪ American and Antique Frames (1740-1940) ▪The Art and Museums of The Netherlands: International Trip: TEFAF 2006 ▪Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP 2007) ▪Science & Applications for Art and Antiquities, 2008 ▪ USPAP 2012 ▪ Antique American Furniture 2013 ▪ Legal and Ethical Concerns for Appraisers 2013 ▪18th & 19th Century Furniture: materials, construction, and uses. USPAP 2014 ▪ Advanced Issues in Appraising ▪ Alaska Native Art: Artifacts to Contemporary Craft ▪ American Paintings: the good the bad and the ugly ▪ USPAP 2016 ▪ Confronting a Volatile Art Market ▪ Recognizing Problematic Old Master Pictures ▪ Price Trends in Audubon Prints: 30 Year Perspective ▪ Discourse of all Things Considered ▪ Antiquity to Modernity: 20th Murano Glass ▪ Netsuke ▪ Evaluating a Home Library: Shelf by Shelf ▪ Appraising Antiquities Today ▪ Impressionist, Modern, Contemporary Art: The Auction Market and Appraisal Issues ▪ Sterling Achievement: How to Properly Appraise Silver ▪ Antiquities: Caveat Emptor ▪ USPAP 2018, 2020, 2022
▪ Chinese Porcelain ▪ Collectible Wine ▪ The Current Silver Market ▪ Modern Photography ▪ Market Analysis ▪ Introduction to NYPL Online Resources ▪ Cuban Art: Past Meets the Future ▪ Oriental Rugs & Carpets ▪ Tribal Art 2016-2017 ▪ Sculpture ▪ American Modernism ▪ African American Fine Art ▪ 19th C. Drawings & Paintings ▪ The Ceramics Market Post 1950 ▪ Orientalists in Perspective ▪
New York University, NY: Continuing Education for Professional Studies, Fine & Decorative Arts
New York University, New York: Certificate in Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts
Regis University, Denver, Colorado: Bachelor of Science Cum Laude, Business Administration
Colorado Mountain College, Aspen, Colorado: Business Management and Accounting
Santa Monica High School, Santa Monica, CA: Diploma
If we can be assistance to you please call (970-948-2950) or email us.
Barbara Preston, Member Appraisers Association of America, NY
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