私たちの歴史

A Conversation with the Founders, Heather and Jim

Heather James presents a rare look into art history's past and present, offering important works from a cross-section of periods, movements, and genres including Post-War, Contemporary, Impressionist, Modern, American, Latin American, and Old Masters.

We connect discerning collectors with extraordinary works of art, providing expert guidance and unparalleled access to museum-quality pieces from the world's most celebrated artists. We offer personalized logistical, curatorial, and financial services to make the collecting experience seamless and rewarding.

30 Years of Learning, Exploring, and Discovering Art

1996

Heather James Fine Art & Antiquities opened its doors at its original gallery location in Palm Desert, California. For many years, husband-and-wife founders Jim Carona and Heather Sacre diligently built the gallery and our network of relationships.

Heather James Fine Art & Antiquities

1997

Specializing in antiquities, from Pre-Columbian to Classical, Heather James Fine Art & Antiquities extended its focus to Impressionism at the behest of clients. From there, our expertise in Modern, Post War, Contemporary and other categories grew.

Heather James Fine Art & Antiquities

Heather James Palm Desert

2008

Heather James Fine Art moved locations and our current 8,500-square-foot gallery in Palm Desert, California, opened to the public.

For the gallery's first exhibit, Jim and Heather turned to L.A.-based curator Chip Tom, who at that time had over 20 years experience curating museum exhibitions globally. Today, he is our Senior Curator and Director of Museum Relations.

2010

Heather James Jackson Hole opened its doors in April, bringing exceptional artworks and services to the Intermountain West and catering to the community that makes Jackson Hole a unique destination for American culture.

Senior Vice Presidents Andrea Rico Dahlin and Sarah Fiscel joined our Jackson Hole gallery in 2015, and they continue to lead it today.

Heather James Jackson Hole

2018

Throughout the 2010s, Heather James deepened its curatorial program and client relationships, and expanded eastward, opening a consultancy in New York. Marking the occasion, we presented De Kooning X De Kooning, an exhibition of paintings and works on paper by Elaine and Willem de Kooning, leading figures of New York Abstract Expressionism.

Today, our New York presence is overseen by Julia Jackson, Senior Vice President.

Heather James New York

Heather James Montecito

2019

Furthering our presence in California, we established a consultancy in Montecito, with Tom Venditti, former Senior Director of Art Collections for Paul Allen, and Catie Rini Patton, Heather James Senior Sales Consultant, at the helm.

Today, our California-based consultants are situated in the Montecito, Los Angeles, and the Palm Desert areas.

2023

Our premier consultancy, Heather James Art Advisory, launched, catering to a wide spectrum of needs and ensuring a tailored collecting experience. This division is led by Co-Chairmans Tom Venditti and Sarah Fischel, alongside our Senior Curator and Director of Museum Relations, Chip Tom.

Heather James Art Advisory

La Belle Époque to the Gilded Age: European Impressionism's Influence on American Art, Heather James Palm Desert.

2026

Heather James celebrated 30 years of business with a special anniversary exhibition, La Belle Époque to the Gilded Age: European Impressionism's Influence on American Art, which recognizes the artists and movements that have shaped art history and our gallery's history.