- Christopher Lanigan-O’Keeffe has joined Tennants of Leyburn as a silver specialist, general valuer and auctioneer. He previously worked at both Christie’s South Kensington and Greenslade Taylor Hunt but has just returned from a three-year stint in Singapore.
- Phillips has made two appointments to strengthen its position in the American Midwest. Carol Ehlers has become regional director for Chicago and the Midwest. A former gallery owner, she will continue to work with Phillips’ photo department as a specialist. Lauren Peterson will also join Phillips’ Chicago office as regional representative. She previously worked with Christie’s.
- Bonhams has appointed Jessica Zhang as its representative in mainland China. She will be based in Beijing. Zhang, a native Mandarin speaker and fluent in English, was previously managing director of Quintessentially China.
News in brief: Appointments
A round-up of appointments in art and antiques industry from the previous seven days.