Helaine Fendelman
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Helaine Fendelman is a generalist antiques, fine art
s and collectibles appraiser
, author, instructor and co-host of a Public Broadcasting Station affiliated television show.
Fendelman earned a Bachelor's degree of Arts in English from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1964 followed by a Master's degree of Arts in English from C.W. Post College in Brookville, New York in 1967.
Fendelman has more than 30 years of experience in arts and antiques. In 1965, Fendelman and her husband, Burton Fendelman moved to New York City
. In 1975 she began her career in the arts as a curator at the American Folk Art Museum
.
From 1978 to 1981, Fendelman was a curator at the Rye Historical Society in Rye, New York.
In 1994, Fendelman created Helaine Fendelman & Associates, a Fine Arts, antiques, and appraisal firm, which she still runs today. Fendelman is also an instructor at New York University
’s Appraisal Institute. She has two sons and lives in New York City and Sanibel Island, Florida.
Since 1997, Fendelman has co-hosted the Public Broadcasting System television show, “Treasures in your Attic.”
Fendelman served as a board member of the Appraisers Association of America from 1984–2008, as vice president from 1994–1996 and as president from 1996-1998.
Since 1997, Fendelman has co-authored the Scripps Howard Syndicated newspaper column, “Treasures in Your Attic.”
Fendelman has also authored and co-authored several books about appraising including: All About Appraising: The Definitive Appraisal Handbook; Price it Yourself, Treasures In Your Attic; Tramp Art A Folk Art
Phenomenon; Silent Companions: Dummy Board Figures of the 17th Through 19th Centuries, and The Official Identification and Price Guides to American Folk Art and Holiday Collectibles.
Fine art
Fine art or the fine arts encompass art forms developed primarily for aesthetics and/or concept rather than practical application. Art is often a synonym for fine art, as employed in the term "art gallery"....
s and collectibles appraiser
Appraiser
An appraiser , is one who sets a value upon property, real or personal. In England the business of an appraiser is usually combined with that of an auctioneer, while the word itself has a similar meaning to that of "valuer." In the United States, the most common usage relates to real estate...
, author, instructor and co-host of a Public Broadcasting Station affiliated television show.
Fendelman earned a Bachelor's degree of Arts in English from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in 1964 followed by a Master's degree of Arts in English from C.W. Post College in Brookville, New York in 1967.
Fendelman has more than 30 years of experience in arts and antiques. In 1965, Fendelman and her husband, Burton Fendelman moved to New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. In 1975 she began her career in the arts as a curator at the American Folk Art Museum
American Folk Art Museum
The American Folk Art Museum is a museum devoted to American folk art, as well as the work of international self-taught artists. It has branches at 45 West 53rd Street, between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, in Midtown Manhattan .In May 2011 the Museum of Modern Art bought its 53rd Street location...
.
From 1978 to 1981, Fendelman was a curator at the Rye Historical Society in Rye, New York.
In 1994, Fendelman created Helaine Fendelman & Associates, a Fine Arts, antiques, and appraisal firm, which she still runs today. Fendelman is also an instructor at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
’s Appraisal Institute. She has two sons and lives in New York City and Sanibel Island, Florida.
Since 1997, Fendelman has co-hosted the Public Broadcasting System television show, “Treasures in your Attic.”
Fendelman served as a board member of the Appraisers Association of America from 1984–2008, as vice president from 1994–1996 and as president from 1996-1998.
Since 1997, Fendelman has co-authored the Scripps Howard Syndicated newspaper column, “Treasures in Your Attic.”
Fendelman has also authored and co-authored several books about appraising including: All About Appraising: The Definitive Appraisal Handbook; Price it Yourself, Treasures In Your Attic; Tramp Art A Folk Art
Folk art
Folk art encompasses art produced from an indigenous culture or by peasants or other laboring tradespeople. In contrast to fine art, folk art is primarily utilitarian and decorative rather than purely aesthetic....
Phenomenon; Silent Companions: Dummy Board Figures of the 17th Through 19th Centuries, and The Official Identification and Price Guides to American Folk Art and Holiday Collectibles.