Experience

CollectorAnonymous Art Advisory | Appraisal

• United States
• Retail Art Dealers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Accredited Appraiser of Fine Art + Design

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  CollectorAnonymous is an art appraisal + advisory firm in Detroit, MI, founded by Isabelle Weiss to provide comprehensive art valuation + advisory services designed for private, corporate and institutional clients collecting in today’s fast-evolving art market. As an appraiser and advisor, Isabelle Weiss offers expertise built over a decade of working with both artists and private + corporate collectors - from art + market research, cataloguing, appraisal + curatorial work, to advising collection development. Isabelle is an Accredited Member of International Society of Appraisers.



I.M. Weiss Gallery

• United States
• Retail Art Dealers

• Director

  • May 2014 - Present

  Founder of Detroit's leading contemporary design gallery, representing independent designers and artists creating bespoke and limited edition functional objects: furniture, lighting + textiles. Producing exhibitions, publication projects and public + private design experiences that encourage investment in the local design economy to support a new generation of designers connected to Detroit. Founder of Detroit's leading contemporary design gallery, representing independent designers and artists creating bespoke and limited edition functional objects: furniture, lighting + textiles. Producing exhibitions, publication projects and public + private design experiences that encourage investment in the local design economy to support a new generation of designers connected to Detroit.



TOM GIBBS STUDIO

• Ferndale, MI

• Brand Ambassador

  • May 2017 - Sep 2018

  TOM GIBBS STUDIO is an important source for mid century modern furnishings and objects of quality craftsmanship and integrity of design. As the Brand Ambassador, Isabelle provides digital marketing strategy and program development consulting to engage the broadest client base. Co-producing the 2018 Michigan Design Icons Series which includes monthly Design Talks and a mid century and contemporary furniture exhibition, SHAPE, coming September 2018. TOM GIBBS STUDIO is an important source for mid century modern furnishings and objects of quality craftsmanship and integrity of design. As the Brand Ambassador, Isabelle provides digital marketing strategy and program development consulting to engage the broadest client base. Co-producing the 2018 Michigan Design Icons Series which includes monthly Design Talks and a mid century and contemporary furniture exhibition, SHAPE, coming September 2018.



Broder & Sachse Real Estate

• Detroit, MI

• Lifestyle Curator

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2017

  Curating programs and events that define luxury living at Broder and Sachse communities. The Lifestyle Curator builds relationships with local businesses to provide exclusive events, services and experiences connecting residents to the best of Detroit. In addition to event planning and managing resident relations, in this position Isabelle also managed a year-long project curating and commissioning site specific artwork for the luxury, multi-family development The Scott at Brush Park. Working on-site with design and construction teams to manage every step of curating and installing the 30-piece collection. The collection is one of the largest in Detroit to exclusively feature established and emerging Detroit artists, highlighting the exceptional design of the building and engaging residents with thee art community beyond. Artists featured in the collection include: Jef Bourgeau, Matt Eaton, Joseph Konert, Erik and Israel Nordin, Paula Schubatis, Lisa Spindler and zuckerhosen.



Stefek's Auctioneers & Appraisers

• Executive Director

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  As Executive Director of an international boutique auction house, I am responsible for managing clients, auction house staff and long term business development projects. In addition to ensuring success and client satisfaction for bi-monthly auctions I have led a complete web re-development project in which I was responsible for updating site content, conceptualizing site layout and navigability and curating a new aesthetic through creative photography and graphic design. In tandem, I led brand cohesion and marketing projects, creating new business cards, print materials and advertising concepts based on the visual and content themes of the new website.Management Responsibilities:- oversee auction house departments, including: inventory control, cataloging, advertising/marketing, packing/logistics, accounting, photography, graphic design/web development, customer service, and IT- conceptualize and implement business development projects from web development to special event planning- provide assistance to legal department by re-drafting and proofing contracts and terms to implement new auction house conditions of sale - ensure success of bi-monthly auctions from catalogue publication to market outreach- ensure client satisfaction in all areas and provide specialized services such as brokering private sales

• Appraiser and Auction Coordinator

  • Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

  As auction coordinator, I am responsible for implementing each step of the bi-monthly auction cycle. This includes directing photography, catalog publication, market outreach, advertising creation, coordinating/managing absentee bids, and coordinating post-auction logistics. Additionally, I am responsible for providing customer service to clients throughout the auction process, including assistance with legal contracts and accounting.As an appraiser of fine art, I have completed course work with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and provide appraisal reports meeting ISA standards of writing and methodology. I have completed appraisals for estate tax liability, insurance coverage, charitable donation and other intended uses.Areas of appraisal specialization:- mid-century modern furniture and lighting with a focus on American, Italian, Danish and French- post-war painting and sculpture with a focus on American, French, Italian and British- post-war decorative arts, including Italian glass and American ceramics- Cranbrook Art Academy artists from 1930-1960, including Carl Milles, Marshall Fredericks, Harry Bertoia, Maija Grotell, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, and Florence Knoll