Jasper Huisman
Mid-Level Antique Dealer | European Decorative Arts, Provenance Research & Appraisals
Eindhoven
Professional Summary
Dedicated antique dealer with comprehensive expertise in Western European decorative arts, period furniture, and Dutch silver. Experienced in authenticating historical objects, conducting archival provenance research, and managing private acquisitions across the Benelux market.
Combines scholarly connoisseurship with commercial acumen to deliver accurate valuations, curated showroom selections, and tailored collection management for private collectors and estates.
Professional Experience
De Kempen Antiek & Kunsthandel
Eindhoven, Netherlands
Senior Antique Dealer & Cataloguer
Mar 2022 – Present
- Curate and source seventeenth- to nineteenth-century continental furniture, silver, and decorative ceramics from regional estates and auctions across the Benelux region.
- Perform rigorous provenance research and archival cross-referencing, verifying authenticity and historical significance for high-value acquisitions.
- Prepare detailed condition reports and restoration plans in collaboration with specialized conservators prior to showroom exhibition.
- Manage private client portfolios, providing formal acquisition advice and brokering discreet private-treaty sales for private collectors.
Van Leeuwen Fine Arts & Veilinghuis
's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Junior Specialist & Appraiser
Sept 2018 – Feb 2022
- Appraised decorative objects, timepieces, and period furniture consigned for seasonal decorative arts auctions.
- Authored scholarly catalog entries with bibliographical references and auction estimates for over 600 catalogue lots per year.
- Coordinated preview exhibition installations and advised prospective buyers during auction viewings and pre-sale consultations.
Education
Utrecht University
Bachelor of Arts · Art History and Decorative Arts · Utrecht, Netherlands · Cum Laude · Sept 2015 – Jun 2018
Specialized in early modern European decorative arts, material culture, and Dutch cabinetmaking traditions. Completed a thesis investigating regional joinery techniques in North Brabant during the late eighteenth century.
Selected Projects
North Brabant Estate Liquidation & Dispersal
Nov 2024 – Jun 2025
- Catalogued and brokered a private estate containing over 140 pieces of Dutch provincial oak furniture and Delftware, realizing provenance records and full commercial dispersal within four months.
- Negotiated consignment agreements, established conservation guidelines, and organized an invitation-only preview exhibition for institutional and private collectors.
Key Competencies
Furniture Authentication
Provenance Research
Fine Art Appraisals
Decorative Arts Cataloguing
Condition Reporting
Auction Consignment
Preventive Conservation
Client Relationship Management
Estate Valuation
Market Trend Analysis
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
French
B2
German
B1
Certifications
Certified Appraiser of Art, Antiques and Household Goods
Federatie TMV · May 2023
Civic Engagement
Stichting Regionaal Erfgoed Brabant
Eindhoven, Netherlands · Apr 2019 – Dec 2021
- Volunteer Collections Assistant
- Assisted curatorial staff in digitizing archival records and documenting donated regional trade artefacts and domestic woodenware.
- Delivered public object-handling workshops focused on traditional craftsmanship and care of historic domestic woodwork.