SPECIALIST
Mark Topalian has been a consultant appraiser in Rugs and Carpets at Doyle New York since 1994. His duties include appraising and cataloguing all rugs and carpets for estate appraisal services and auction purposes.
Mark utilizes almost two decades of extensive training in antique and semi-antique Persian, Caucasian, Chinese and European rugs and carpets in his family's antique Oriental rug business.
He received his Bachelor of Science at Boston University, where he graduated from the School of Management in 1982. After his studies at Boston University, Mark completed the certificate program at the New York School of Interior Design.
Mark is a featured appraiser on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow.
Doyle is honored to auction the Collection of Joanne B. Breyer in a series of upcoming sales showcasing stylish furnishings, dazzling jewelry and important paintings.
The December Jewelry auctions will feature stylish pieces from the estate of arts patron and collector Joanne duPont Foster.
Jewelry from the collection of philanthropist Carolyn Pesnell Amory is highlighted by a dazzling Fancy Intense Yellow diamond ring.
The December sale at Hayloft Auctions is filled with furniture, décor and art to make your home cozy and bright for the holidays -- and lots of treasures for everyone on your list!
An important archive of letters from Grace Kelly spanning 1949-1968 offers an intimate account of Kelly's journey from an aspiring actress in New York to the Princess of Monaco.
Peter Costanzo discusses an important archive of musical manuscripts from Truman Capote and Harold Arlen's 1954 musical, House of Flowers, to be auctioned on Nov 14.
Doyle is pleased to support the Charleston Literary Festival featuring ten days of engaging events with world-renowned authors and speakers in Charleston, South Carolina.
Browse the November sale at Hayloft Auctions where you'll find inspiring ideas to brighten up your decor for the shorter days ahead.