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DCA 2023 Annual Meeting
May 23, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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The Guest Speaker at the 2023 Annual Meeting is Alex Eblen, Senior Specialist and Vice President, Sotheby’s. Mr. Eblen joined Sotheby’s in 2017 as a Senior Specialist in the department. In his role, he works within the greater New York metropolitan area and often travels to the South Atlantic region to assist clients in all aspects of acquisition, consignment, and appraisal services. Mr Eblen’s 20-year career has been spent entirely within the gem and jewelry industry. As one of the only jewelry specialists to have worked in the laboratory field on the identification and research of colored gems, he brings a unique perspective to the subject. Following time in the wholesale gem trade and retail arenas, he has been active in the jewelry auction market for the last 11 years.
Founded in 1744, Sotheby’s is the oldest and largest internationally recognized firm of fine art auctioneers in the world.
Mr. Eblen’s presentation will be preceded by a few minutes of DCA business, including a vote on the Board of Directors’ slate for 2023/2024.
This presentation is free for all DCA Members. The public price of admission is $25. There will be a reception prior to the presentation at the DCA starting at 5:30pm. The presentation will begin at 6:15pm and is expected to conclude at 7:00pm.