Antique and Period Carpet and Tapestry Division
Beauvais Carpets' staff of specialist includes leading experts in their
field, who are devoted to locating, researching and offering the finest
carpets and tapestries available. Our staff is often called upon for
consultation in forming individual and institutional collections as
well as on matters of conservation and restoration. David Amini, the
gallery's founder, is supported by Stan Olshefski and James Ffrench.
Beauvais Carpets is a member of the Syndicat National Des Antiquaires.
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David Amini
Mr. Amini founded Beauvais Carpets in 1990 as he saw a void in the
carpet and tapestry market for a gallery dedicated to objects of historical
significance as well as outstanding decorative appeal. Mr. Amini's appreciation
and understanding of carpets and tapestries as works of art has quickly
propelled Beauvais Carpets into a preeminent position in the world marketplace.
His commitment to his vision in this field ensures that Beauvais Carpets
will continue to be the premier carpet and tapestry gallery in America
for years to come.
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Stan Olshefski
Mr. Olshefski was formerly the Director of the New York branch of Galerie
Chevalier, the premier Parisian dealer in important tapestries and carpets.
Mr. Olshefski also managed Galerie Chevalier's state of the art restoration
studio in Connecticut. Since 1993, Mr. Olshefski has been the Director
of Antiques Division at Beauvais Carpets assisting clients in purchasing
outstanding carpets and tapestries as well as advising on conservation
and restoration concerns. Mr. Olshefski is a member of the Appraisers
Association of America.
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James Ffrench
Prior to joining Beauvais Carpets in September 2000, Mr. Ffrench ran
a private advisory service for individuals, corporations and institutions
in all matters regarding period carpets and textiles. Mr. Ffrench was
a Vice President and Department Head for Christie's New York carpet
department from 1993 until 1997. From 1987 until 1993, Mr. Ffrench was
a senior specialist in the carpet department at Sotheby's New York.
Mr. Ffrench is also a Contributing Editor of Hali Magazine, the world's
preeminent carpet and textile journal, as well as an appraiser for Public
Television's Antiques Roadshow.
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