History
We are a family business of professional artists that incorporated in1976. We offer individual attention and fully insured fine art services meeting the unique needs of our clients. Fog Hill & Co. Inc. is located in upstate New York. We are serving the greater metro NY area, as well as, New England and beyond. We can come to you for a consultation, inspection of your artwork or collection.
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Who We Are
President
Barbara Sussman
Barbara J. Sussman, fourth generation artist, is an accredited member of the American Society of Appraisers designated as a fine arts specialist. She is President of Fog Hill & Co., Inc. which is a fine arts service organization founded by her husband and herself in 1976. She has extensive education in the fine arts field. She is a Life Member of the Arts Students League and Artists Fellowship Organization of New York City. She enjoys a career as an art appraiser, professional artist and art consultant. Barbara is currently serving as Vise President, and was formerly the President after two terms for the American Society of Appraisers, Hudson Valley Chapter. As an active member, she has organized many education programs about the appraisal profession.
Education
Skidmore College BS, Arts Administration,University Without Walls, Saratoga Springs, NY, 2005.
The George Washington University, Center for Professional Development, Washington, DC.
American Society of Appraisers Personal Property Valuation, Appraisal Studies in the
Fine and Decorative Arts. 2002-2003.
American Society of Appraisers Personal Property Valuation,Methodology-Research and Analysis,
Report Writing,The Legal and Commercial Environment,
Expert Witness Testimony and Report Preparation, 2002,2003,2006
USPAP Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, 2020-2021
Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, Skowhegan ME, Summer 1976,Dean of
Students: 1977, 1982, 1983.
The Art Students League of New York, NY, 1971, 1975-1978.
Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, RI, 1972-1973.
Activities & Affiliations
Art Students League, Life Member
Artist Fellowship, Member, NYC
Curator, 1989- 1998, Vanity Fair Magazine, Photographic Traveling Exhibition
Art Consultant, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, 2001, New York, New York
Curator, Institute Medical Humanism, Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Bennington, VT
Accredited Member, American Society of Appraisers, Washington DC
Curator, of Blue HIll Art and Cultural Center, Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY since 2013
Art Consultant to Mckinsey & Co.,Inc. since 1998
Co-Founder to the Marjorie Strider Foundation, established 2021
appraiser/officer
Spencer Jay Sussman
Spencer J. Sussman, fifth generation artist with over fifteen years of experience in a professional art climate. Spencer has held a position in almost all aspects of the art world. From art handling, installation, de installation, commissioned projects to appraisal services under the guidelines as presented by USPAP. He is candidate member of the American Society of Appraisers and is designated as a fine arts specialist.
Education
Pratt Institute
Study Aboard, 2006
BFA, 2008
American Society of Appraisers Property Valuation,Methodology Research and Analysis, Report Writing, Legal and Commercial Environment, 2009-2011
USPAP Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, 2008- 2024
Activities & Affiliations
Candidate Member A.S.A.
Officer and Appraiser at Fog Hill & Co. Inc.
Director of Art, Hoosac School
Lecturer at Union Collage
Admissions Councilor at Parsons Collage
NYFA (New York Foundation for the Arts) Project Manager for yearly exhibition at 45 Rockefeller Center
Appraiser
Emily Sussman
An accomplished Fine Art Appraiser with notable qualifications. As an associate candidate of the Appraisers Association of America (AAA), she has demonstrated her proficiency by completing her Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) Emily completed her appraisal studies through the Appraisal Institute of America and is USPAP compliant as of 6/23/2021.
Currently, she works for Fog Hill and Co. as a Fine Art Appraiser. Additionally, she serves as Co-Curator for Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center, where she co-curates and manages their seasonal exhibitions.
Activities & Affiliations
Co-Curator at Blue Hill Arts and Culture Center
Appraiser at Fog Hill & Co. Inc.
Candidate Member A.A.A.
Education
Pratt Institute
BFA, 2008
Appraisers Association of America Comprehensive Appraisal Studies Program (CASP) graduate 2021
USPAP Uniform Standards of Appraisal Practice, 2021-2024