Caroline Baker Smith serves as Senior Director of Trusts, Estates & Private Clients in Hindman’s New York office. With over a decade of auction industry experience, Caroline brings significant trusts and estates experience to Hindman’s growing New York team. Mrs. Smith works closely with Hindman’s four additional salerooms throughout the country, and the Boston office to expand Hindman’s presence throughout the Northeast. She will also collaborate with Hindman Appraisals.
A Cornell University graduate, Caroline previously served as Vice President, Business Development Manager of Trusts, Estates and Appraisals at Christie’s. During her time at Christie’s, she built a strong network of attorneys and financial advisors, and secured meaningful core market consignment and private sale business. Caroline also brings substantial experience overseeing high-value appraisal projects for top clients and estates and developing relationships with high-net-worth private clients, institutions and museums. She spearheaded Christie’s partnership with Bennington College’s Art for Access fundraising initiative, beginning with the inaugural auction in 2018.