Drawing on over 40-plus years working with major museums and public and private collections, frame historian and consultant Suzanne Smeaton will share a range of stories of specific frames and interesting 'behind the scenes' details regarding their design, how they were selected, who made the choices, how they were removed or repatriated. Examples include the quiet, unassuming black frame by a known maker that encloses a Rembrandt portrait, an Italian Renaissance frame that went empty for years and ended up enclosing a masterpiece, a frame that was chosen for John Singer Sargent's 'Madame X' and how and why it was selected, frames designed by artists for their own artwork and many more.

Suzanne Smeaton is a pioneer in the study and scholarship of period frames, framing fine art for museums and collectors over several decades. Suzanne works with public and private clients, galleries, private dealers and art consultants.

Ms. Smeaton is an author on the topic of frames and American frame history, a frequent lecturer and instructor for museums, appraisal organizations and art appreciation groups across the country.

Suzanne is a certified member of the Appraiser’s Association of America, an instructor for their CASP Appraisal Studies program and a member of the AAA Board of Directors.

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