History
After working for Butterfield & Butterfield Auctioneers as their Texas rep, I launched out on my own as a broker for single pieces of art. I heard about the appraisal classes that International Society of Appraisers was offering and I decided to take them in 1992. I went on to become a certified appraiser in early 2000. Since then I have expanded from just Fine Art to Antiques and Residential Contents. I just love working in this field because I get to help people everyday. I am now appraising the high dollar assets for an important Episcopal church in downtown Houston. I also do a lot of appraisals for Southwest material, Greek and Roman artifacts, folk art, and Native American relics. This is such an interesting business!
Specialties
We are a private firm associated with the ISA specializing in appraising fine art, antiques, and residential contents for estate, insurance, casualty loss, divorce, bankruptcy, taxes, etc. We also engage in the discrete disposal of fine art, antiques, jewelry, and other fine collectibles. We provide a complete package of advisory services, written appraisals and brokerage services for individuals, business, and institutions that wish to sell at auction or by private sale. We represent our clients at major auctions internationally, as well as maintain a confidential network of private specialty dealers and private collectors. Our client list includes international collectors, institutions, banks and trust companies, as well as individuals entering the market for the first time.