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Chris Barber 

Vice President / Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts

Chris Barber is a Vice President at Doyle and Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts. He oversees the department’s auctions in New York.

Prior to his time at Doyle, Mr. Barber worked in the American Paintings department at Christie’s in New York, and later as the Deputy Director of American Furniture and Decorative Arts at Skinner in Massachusetts. He was also Director of The Gentlemen’s Sale at Skinner, a semi-annual auction curated for retail bidders.

A Bostonian from birth, Mr. Barber is based in Boston and works closely with New England Regional Advisor Kathryn Craig, serving collectors, families and fiduciaries in the Boston/New England region.

Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University. He has been a featured appraiser on Antiques Roadshow, a WGBH production televised on the PBS network. He is also a USPAP compliant appraiser with general expertise.

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Featured Stories

Paul Revere’s Desk: The Entrepreneur Behind the Patriot

Paul Revere’s Desk: The Entrepreneur Behind the Patriot

Chris Barber shares insights into the entrepreneurial spirit of the iconic American patriot and craftsman highlighting his historic desk.

 
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Rabb Goldberg: A Legacy of Collecting & Philanthropy

Rabb Goldberg: A Legacy of Collecting & Philanthropy

Best known for founding Stop & Shop supermarkets, the Rabb and Goldberg families built a lasting legacy through their generous support of Boston’s leading institutions.

 
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The Precocious Peales

The Precocious Peales

Peter Costanzo chronicles Charles Willson, Rubens and Mary Jane Peale—three generations of an American family who helped shape our nation’s early artistic identity.

 
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DOYLE Boston x Astrid Burns

DOYLE Boston x Astrid Burns

DOYLE Boston is pleased to partner with Astrid Burns Art Gallery & Advisory on a special exhibition in celebration of International Women's Day.

 
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The Collection of Tony Fusco & Robert Four

The Collection of Tony Fusco & Robert Four

From the founders of Boston Design Week and the Boston International Fine Art Show comes a dazzling collection celebrating 19th and 20th century art and design.

 
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Take a Seat: Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Take a Seat: Mid-Century Modern Chairs

The June 7 Doyle+Design auction offers a collection of seating furniture created by some of the most prominent designers of the 20th century.

 
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Celebrating the Heart of Americana Through Furniture & Decorative Arts

Celebrating the Heart of Americana Through Furniture & Decorative Arts

At DOYLE, we’re thrilled to invite you into the soul of Americana through our vibrant auctions of 18th and 19th century American furniture and decorative arts. These pieces, rugged tavern tables, hand-stitched quilts, folksy weathervanes, and gleaming Chinese export porcelain, capture the spirit of a young nation, brimming with grit, creativity, and heart.

 
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The Collection of Hal Langell

The Collection of Hal Langell

Featured in the Boston Collects auction on Sept 27 is property from the Collection of noted Boston interior designer Hal Langell.

 
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