Tanzy is a PACC certified appraiser and graduate of the Asheford Institute of Antiques. In addition, she is a proud member of the Asheford Associate Membership Program & The American Society of Jewelry Historians.
Zanathia Jewelry emphasizes preserving pieces of history and the cherished memories that are connected with it. Tanzy’s way of preserving history includes hand sourcing, researching, and providing unique jewelry that past generations wore with gentle love.
Tanzy is a contributing writer to Worthwhile Magazine™ and has appeared as a guest expert on many shows including Behind the Gavel with Jason Roske, Trash or Treasure with Monika Schiavo, and the Perpetual Blackness podcast.
The book Hidden Legacies: African Presence in European Antiques can be purchased in paperback or ebook online on Amazon or through the Zanathia Jewelry website.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn about:
The “hidden legacy” of the abundant yet not widely known presence of Africans and individuals of African descent in European art
How the absence of these depictions of individuals of African descent in traditional education has damaged our collective understanding of our shared heritage
Recommendations for how listeners can continue to expand their knowledge about African presence in European art
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Claudia Hess, MBA, AAA brings 40 years of experience as an art historian, curator, entrepreneur, educator, gallery owner, and art collector to her role as CEO of Hess Art Advisory.
Hess Art Advisory provides a suite of expert services to private collectors, corporations, and institutions including the preparation of appraisal reports written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), art advisory, fine art collection management with specialized curatorial support, and customized trust and estate strategic planning for the preservation and growth of a collection.
Claudia is a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America and a veteran of countless blue chip art fairs. Her extensive education includes an MBA, studies at the Sorbonne, and completion of New York University’s Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts Program. As the owner of Worthington Gallery West, she developed deep expertise offering the finest works to museum curators, renowned collectors, and celebrities. Claudia is an expert consultant on Californian, American, and European fine art from the 1800s to the present. She is also a specialist in arts philanthropy and actively promotes arts philanthropy through her own charitable projects as well as educates others on successful strategies for arts philanthropy and art succession planning.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
What is an NFT and why are they so popular right now
Does owning an NFT mean you are the only one who owns the artwork
Steps art collectors should take to educate themselves so they can make informed decisions about NFTs
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Sarah is a Certified Member of the International Society of Appraisers with the Private Client Services designation for working with high-net-worth individuals and a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America.
In today’s episode, you’ll learn:
How the migration of European artists during World War Two influenced mid-century artists and designers
Why artists though everyone should be able to afford good art/design
The connection between artists and how it influenced their art
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