David Walker
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About
David Walker, the founder of Walker Decorative Arts, is an appraiser, broker, buyer and seller of antiques and fine art, based in New York. He regularly undertakes formal appraisals for estate tax, insurance, and IRS gift tax purposes. In addition, he acts as consultant for international auction houses, and advises clients on the acquisition of fine English and European furniture and decorative objects. He previously served as Vice President, Senior Specialist in the Valuations department, as well as head of the 19th Century Furniture and Decorative Arts department at Sotheby's in New York. David graduated with a BA (Hons) in the History of Art from University College London, is a member of the Furniture History Society, and has been a cast member of the popular PBS series 'Antiques Roadshow' since 2012.