Tim Luke
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Tim Luke joined Hindman Appraisals in 2021 and has over 35 years of experience in the auction and appraisal industry. Luke began his career at Christie’s Auction House in New York, NY, where he worked for seven years and served as Director of the Collectibles Department and Auctioneer. After Christie’s, Luke established and was President of his own auction, appraisal, and events business, TreasureQuest Group, Inc., in South Florida, for 20 years. In this position, he provided appraisal reports that complied with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) for divorce, insurance, donations, and estates. He also offered auction and brokerage services of fine and decorative arts, memorabilia, collectibles, and jewelry.
Tim has appeared on the first nine seasons and season 29 of PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, HGTV’s Cash in the Attic, The View, Oprah, and other media outlets. He holds a B.A. from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio, and is an active member of the International Society of Appraisers and the National Auction Association. He has earned various appraisal and auctioneer professional designations, is an appraisal methodology teacher, and is an AQB-certified USPAP instructor.
Recent Appraisals
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1956 Curta Calculator Type II
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Flown Mercury Camera Viewfinder, ca. 1962
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Lehmann Swing Windup Toy, ca. 1890
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