President at Hope Davis Fine Art, LLC
1997 - Present (18 years)
Hope Davis is a specialist in American art with 35 years of experience as an advisor, appraiser and art dealer. Hope’s deep knowledge of 19th and 20th century American art is leveraged for her clients’ benefit. She encourages a dialogue between traditional and new art, and provides a rich historical context for understanding collecti
ng trends. As an advisor, Hope guides clients to focus their field of vision and discover what it is that speaks to them. While committed to the belief that acquiring art with one’s “heart” is paramount, Hope Davis Fine Art (HDFA) augments clients’ decision-making process with informed, thorough market analysis. Recently relocated to New York City, HDFA works with both seasoned and novice collectors, accessing a range of public and private resources nationwide. Advisory services also include buying and selling at auction, provenance research, conservation, installation, collection management, and appraisals. HDFA, LLC
is a certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, and provides USPAP certified fine art appraisals for insurance, charitable donation, and estate purposes.. Hope’s professional life is a testament to her commitment to a range of arts and education organizations in the greater New York community. She has been a Trustee of the Hudson River Museum since 1998, currently serving on the Executive Committee, and chairing the Programming/Collections Committee. For many years Hope led the art appreciation program, Eyes on ART, serving thousands of elementary school age children in public and private schools in Westchester County. Hope also served on the boards of The Rye Arts Center, RiverArts, and Irvington Education Foundation. For professional expertise navigating the art market, please contact: [email protected]