Thomas De Doncker
Fine Arts Director
Thomas de Doncker has over 20 years of fine art experience, serving as a Director of Fine Arts Midwest at Butterfields, Chicago; an American Paintings Specialist at Butterfields, San Francisco; Director of American Paintings at Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe and Fine Arts Conservator at Thomas Yost Conservation, New York City. In addition to his experience, Thomas is owner of The Chicago Art Auction as well as Thomas de Doncker Fine Arts Gallery in Chicago.
Thomas has enjoyed recognition as a published art commentator, guest lecturer and television personality, appearing as a fine art expert on "Appraise It!", "At the Auction" and "The Appraisal Fair" from the "Home and Garden" television series.
Thomas brings with him accreditation from New York University with a certificate in Appraisal Studies, a Master of Arts degree from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. He has also been awarded a doctoral fellowship from the City University of New York Graduate Center and completed the Sotheby's Works of Art Program.
