Hindman Auctions
Gia Spezia has a diverse work experience in the arts and auction industry. Gia started their career as a Gallery Assistant at Belloc-Lowndes Fine Art in 2007. In 2008, they joined Hindman Auctions and initially worked as a Client Services representative. Later, they took on the role of Account Executive. From 2010 to 2013, Gia served as the Exhibitions and Inventory Control Manager at Hindman Auctions, before being promoted to the position of Director, Interiors Auctions. Most recently, they have been working as the Marketing Director at Hindman Auctions since September 2019.
Gia Spezia holds a Master of Arts Management degree in Visual Art from Columbia College Chicago, which they completed from 2005 to 2007. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Art History from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, Gia has obtained certifications in Applied Project Management from Northwestern University School of Professional Studies in June 2020 and is a Licensed Auctioneer in the State of Illinois, which they acquired in 2014.
Hindman Auctions
Hindman is a leading fine art auction house connecting cities nationwide to the global art market. With offices and salerooms throughout the country, Hindman conducts over 140 auctions annually in all major fine art and luxury collecting categories, while offering buyers and sellers an exceptional experience across multiple selling channels and price points. Hindman’s team of experts is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethics and integrity in the industry. Driven by this client-first approach, Hindman provides collectors, fiduciaries, and institutions with a comprehensive suite of services including auctions, appraisals, private sales, and art advisory. Hindman was formed through the merger of two premier auction houses, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers (est. 1982) and Cowan’s Auctions (est. 1995). Celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2022, Hindman has established itself as a market leader by providing outstanding service and achieving record results. Hindman is headquartered in Chicago with 15 additional locations serving clients coast to coast. With industry-leading technology, over $100 million in annual sales, and a team of 175 experienced professionals, Hindman is well positioned to handle a range of auction and appraisal projects. Hindman conducts over 100 auctions a year in categories such as fine jewelry, fine art, modern design, fine books and manuscripts, furniture, decorative arts, couture, Asian works of art, arts of the American west, numismatics, and more.