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Oceanic Art Society
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Emma Lenyszyn

Emma Lenyszyn

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Experienced, resourceful and dedicated Art Specialists with excellent analytical skills and a demonstrated commitment to providing art auctions of international standing. Knowledgeable in primary and secondary art markets in Australian with a focus on Indigenous and Contemporary Australian Art. Seasoned professional with self-directed mindset and extensive experience valuing real estate land, homes and commercial properties. Highly analytical, organized and detail-oriented with systematic approach.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Specialist

Cooee Art
01.2016 - Current
  • Curating, consigning and appraising two Indigenous Fine Art auctions per year.
  • Weekly complimentary art market value appraisals, researching provenance and completing condition reports.
  • Liaising with vendors and collectors to consign secondary market works for auction and gallery exhibitions.
  • Work with buyers to ensure they are successful in buying from auctions.
  • Manager of Auction Assistant and administration team.
  • Manage department budget and marketing material.
  • Increase revenue and profit and run monthly meeting agendas.

Art Valuer

EKL Fine Art
12.2016 - Current

I am approved by the Australian Federal Goverment to value for the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program in the following areas.

Australian works or material from 1900 in the following classes: •paintings •prints •drawings •photographs •watercolours •sculptures

and archival material or documentation directly related to items included in valuations.

Australian Indigenous works or material from 1800 in the following classes: •paintings •textiles •ceramics •prints •drawings •photographs •watercolours •sculptures

and archival material or documentation directly related to items included in valuations.

I am an accredited valuer and member of the Auctioneers and Valuers Association of Australia (AVAA).

The AVAA is Australia’s peak national body of Auctioneers and Valuers of fine art, antiques and collectables, goods, chattels, plant and equipment. Certified Auctioneer and Valuer

Members are required to demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience and adhere to the Association’s professional and ethical standards.

Exhibitions and Collections Assistant

University of Technology
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisting in the exhibitions and collection management of the University of Technology art collection and Gallery.


Gallery Manager

Gallery Savah
01.2004 - 01.2012
  • Working on exhibition programs, sales, valuations for both primary and secondary market artists such as Charles Blackman, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd, David Boyd, David Rankin, Emanuel Raft, Emily Kngwarreye, Minnie Pwerle and Gloria Petyarre.

Education

Graduate of Indigenous Studies -

Curtin University
01.2003

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
01.2000

Oceanic Art Society

2020, 2023, 2024 Executive Committee Member

Timeline

Art Valuer

EKL Fine Art
12.2016 - Current

Art Specialist

Cooee Art
01.2016 - Current

Exhibitions and Collections Assistant

University of Technology
01.2014 - 01.2015

Gallery Manager

Gallery Savah
01.2004 - 01.2012

Graduate of Indigenous Studies -

Curtin University

Bachelor of Fine Arts -

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Emma Lenyszyn