A Professor
He also held the same title when working in Washington D.C. and learned many things when working in that area. However, the professional appraiser did not only assess art, but he was also a professor at Drexel University, teaching about business-related subjects.
Most Rewarding Experience
David Weiss was excited when he would discover a unique item when he was working in auctions. He shared his experience in his biography on Freeman’s Auction House website. The appraiser said, “For me, the most rewarding experiences as an auction house appraiser are the happy, unexpected ‘discoveries’ that originate from private collectors and estates. The best and most memorable of these ‘finds’ have resulted in massively successful prices realized.” At that point, he would always have an exciting day in the store.