Helaine Fendelman (born January 25, 1942; Riverside, Illinois) is a generalist antiques, fine arts and collectibles appraiser, author, instructor and co-host of a PBS affiliated television show.
In 1994, Fendelman created Helaine Fendelman & Associates, a Fine Arts, antiques, and appraisal firm, which is located in the Gramercy Park section of New York City.
[2] Fendelman is also an instructor at New York University’s Appraisal Institute.
[2] Since 1997, Fendelman has co-hosted the PBS television show, “Treasures in your Attic” and co-authored the Scripps Howard Syndicated newspaper column, “Treasures in Your Attic.”[2] Fendelman served as a board member of the Appraisers Association of America from 1984 to 2008, as vice president from 1994 to 1996 and as president from 1996 to 1998.
[3] She has also authored and co-authored several books about appraising including: All About Appraising: The Definitive Appraisal Handbook;[4] Price it Yourself,[5] Treasures In Your Attic;[6] Tramp Art A Folk Art Phenomenon;[7] Silent Companions: Dummy Board Figures of the 17th Through 19th Centuries,[8] and The Official Identification and Price Guides to American Folk Art and Holiday Collectibles.