My tours are unique in their approach: I share my love of the places and the people who created them. My tours do not only focus on the artists and the art treasures they created, but I also tell the back-story behind the creation of the museum collections and their buildings.  I want to share the often untold tales of the amazing lives of the artists themselves, along with the  family histories of the people who collected and donated the great art, and built the mansions (now museums) that housed the collections; their interests, talents, foibles, friendships and rivalries bring to life the personified history of how the great treasures of the New York area were amassed and came to be shared with the public at large.  As I present the personal stories, I also interweave how the history of the Golden Age titans further enriches the historical perspective. More...

I appraise art works and furniture for their estimated auction and insurance value.  My education (including art studies at The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia and Art Appraisal at New York University), life-long love of the arts and architecture, as well as my experience working for a number of  New York art galleries enables me to provide the most precise and well-informed services for my customers.  I am available for art galleries as well as private owners and collectors.  Please, call Yelena 551-404-5803 to set up an appointment.