Gretchen Burch is the founder of GB Fine Art, which she started in 2012 to help clients make informed decisions about the future of their artwork, preparing in-depth, customized art appraisals for a variety of needs, including insurance, estate planning, charitable donation, and equitable distribution. Gretchen first learned the art of appraising at Sotheby’s New York as a Specialist in the American Paintings, Drawings, & Sculpture department. At Sotheby’s, Gretchen participated in bi-annual sales of up to $87 million, handling some of the country’s finest collections. Gretchen subsequently joined Leslie Hindman Auctioneers as a lead specialist in the Fine Arts department. Here Gretchen expanded her knowledge of the art market to include European Paintings, Impressionist & Modern Art, Post-War & Contemporary Art, and Fine Prints. Gretchen is a Certified Member of the prestigious Appraisers Association of America. She holds an M.A. in Art History from Rutgers University, with a Certificate in Curatorial Studies, and a B.A. in Mathematics and Art History from St. Olaf College, with distinction in both majors.
