Samuel formally took over the gallery in 1999 and has been involved with ancient art his entire life. As a child, he frequently visited his father’s gallery, and worked there over many summer vacations. Sam was fascinated by the beauty and telling history of the objects that he would handle. Inspired, he received a BA from Tufts University, worked at The Cloisters museum and interned at 'the Met' in NYC. Today, Samuel Merrin is asked to give appraisals for identifying major pre-Columbian art and other ancient works—in terms of authenticity and value—for museum exhibitions, auction houses, dealers and other institutions. Sam has coordinated several major exhibitions, and published accompanying catalogues of objects for sale. He has been featured in several newspapers, art magazines, and TV programs for his antiquity know-how.
Samuel Merrin's expertise has been sought after for many major collections in America and Europe, where clients of the Merrin Gallery include leading museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Louvre in Paris, the British Museum in London and the Middle East, as well as many others.
As the lead of a world-class gallery, and an art dealer, Samuel Merrin is unrivaled in his ability to accommodate for his clients' wishes. Whether it may involve buying back major art collections, outbidding major auction houses, and keeping transactions with clients in full-confidence. This prowess, set as his personal and professional standard, has held Samuel Merrin at the antiquities forefront throughout decades.
This blog aims to illuminate some of this work surrounding ancient art, as well as giving casual information for collectors and enthusiasts. We hope you will find it helpful and informative, and if you have any questions, then please contact us via the Merrin Gallery's official website.
