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JOSEPH RUMI, BA, MAAB
Joseph Rumi's passion for fine art was nurtured as a student at the University of Victoria where he majored in Art History. During his studies he gained hands on experience working for West End Gallery Ltd and Lund's Auctioneers and Appraisers.
Joseph graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and was accepted by the prestigious Sotheby's Institute of Art in London, England to pursue a Masters in Art Business. He completed his MA thesis The External Influence of Collectors and Auction Houses on the Canadian Art Market in Toronto and was supervised by David P. Silcox C.M., President of Sotheby's Canada. While conducting his research Joseph traveled extensively and met with numerous art market professionals and a multitude of private collectors.
Upon completion of his MA Joseph was offered an internship position at Sotheby's Canada in the Client Services Department. Within one week of his acceptance he was hired as a Client Services representative and Personal Assistant to Mr. Allan Gotlieb C.C., Chairman of Sotheby's Canada. At Sotheby's Joseph's knowledge of the art market was enhanced through his interactions with private clients, art market professionals, and members of the advisory board.
In 2007 Joseph left Sotheby's Canada to become the Director of Fine Art for Rumi Antiques & Fine Art. He is a consultant for many important private collections and continues to work closely with top art market professionals.
In addition to his work related duties Joseph is dedicated to his community. He is the Alumni Ambassador for Sotheby's Institute in Canada and meets with numerous perspective students to discuss the institute, the art market, and career opportunities in the art world. He annually attends the Super Cities MS Walk as a Team Captain and is involved with several art related charities including Art with Heart for Casey House Hospice and Behind Closed Doors: An Entrée to Private Collections to benefit the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital.
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