CONFERENCE SPEAKER

Mark Prendergast

Mark Prendergast, AAA earned his degree in Art History from Vanderbilt University and began his career in the arts, working with a national dealer of American Art.  Joining Christie's in 1998 and advancing during a decade tenure to the position of Vice President, he was instrumental in record setting sales of numerous works of art, collections and estates.  Mark became Director of Trusts & Estates for Heritage Auctions in 2009, providing assistance to fiduciary professionals in all aspects of appraising and monetizing their clients' tangible assets.  In early 2019, Mark brought his 20+ years of auction house experience to Simpson Galleries, Houston’s oldest and most trusted fine arts auctioneers, as their new Director of Consignments & Marketing.  He regularly provides speaking presentations to professional estate planning and collector groups throughout the country. A licensed auctioneer and Certified Appraiser with the Appraisers Association of America, Mark also co-authored "The Collector's Handbook" - a guide to tax planning, strategy and estate advice for collectors and their heirs.