Andrew Taggart Appointed Director of Decorative Arts to 1900 at Heritage Auctions
Heritage Auctions has appointed Andrew Taggart as the Director of Decorative Arts to 1900, overseeing a newly structured department that will integrate the auction house's collection of decorative arts and sculptures from America, Britain, and Europe prior to the 20th century. Taggart, who has spent ten years at Freeman's in Philadelphia, brings a wealth of experience and a keen eye for detail. This department will now include American works dating from the 17th century to the early 20th century for the first time. Nick Nicholson, Deputy Chairman of Decorative Arts, expressed enthusiasm for Taggart's arrival, emphasizing his market insight and creativity as valuable contributions. Taggart earned his master’s degree from the Bard Graduate Center in New York, reflecting Heritage's commitment to pre-20th-century art.
Key facts
- Andrew Taggart appointed Director of Decorative Arts to 1900 at Heritage Auctions.
- Taggart spent 10 years at Freeman's in Philadelphia before joining Heritage.
- The newly reorganized department unites American, British, and European decorative arts and sculpture dating from before the 20th century.
- For the first time, the department will include American works from the 17th century through the turn of the 20th century.
- Nick Nicholson, Deputy Chairman, Decorative Arts, commented on the appointment.
- Nicholson stated that the Decorative Arts are on the rise at Heritage.
- Taggart holds a master's degree from the Bard Graduate Center in New York.
- The appointment was announced by Heritage Auctions.
Entities
Artists
- Andrew Taggart
- Nick Nicholson
Institutions
- Heritage Auctions
- Freeman's
- Bard Graduate Center
Locations
- Philadelphia
- United States
- New York