Brent Lewis
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1901 Gustav Stickley Plate Rack Model 903
Biography
Brent Lewis is an art and design specialist based in Los Angeles and a senior specialist at Rago/Wright.
He has spent over 20 years in the auction business, working with both East and West Coast firms as a specialist and auctioneer. In this role at Rago/Wright, Brent works with buyers and sellers of art and design from their LA Modern Auctions location. Prior to joining Rago/Wright, Brent has been an auctioneer and specialist at Christie’s, Heritage, and Bonhams auction houses.
Brent has appeared on PBS’s ANTIQUES ROADSHOW and has published widely on the subjects of art and design.
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