At Fine Art Investments we realize the decision to work with a private brokerage firm is not an easy one. To that end, we offer the following credentials and references for your consideration:

DENNIS R. TESDELL, Owner

  • Competence, honesty, integrity and ethical practices are the core principles upon which Fine Art Investments was founded.
  • 47 years as an established entity in the field of fine art and antiques.
  • 40 years in good standing, associated with by membership with: The International Society of Appraisers, Inc., ASA, ADA, and other well respected fine art professional organizations, who take high ethics seriously and maintain strict standards for their members.

In addition, the following individuals have authorized Dennis to provide their names and contact information as business references. These are people who have known Dennis and his business for as long as 41 years, and/or have had direct dealings with Dennis and Fine Art Investments as a broker, appraiser, or in other related capacities.

Mr. Lee M. Kramer, private collector/Attorney at Law 202-262-0053
Ms. Jeannie Juarezprivate collector 402-913-4884
Ms. Nancy Prizantprivate collector 515-457-7731
Jay Kraftprivate collector 936-894-1200
Chris Kieferprivate collector 717-495-5004

LEIGH KENO, Senior Expert and Advisor

Marjorie and John McGraw, private collector/Attorney at Law Number provided on request
Kamran Gill, private collector 917-842-5252
Frank Gaglio, Art and Antiques Show Manager, Barnstar Productions 845-876-0616
Andrew Holter, Appraiser and Auctioneer 917-579-0226
James Tottis, Former Curator, Detroit Institute of Art 313-229-7480