Sotheby's acquired Orion Analytical on December 1, 2016 and hired James Martin as its first Director of Scientific Research, to provide conservation science support to its specialists and researchers, through new state-of-the-art laboratories in New York and London.
See http://www.sothebys.com/en/news-video/blogs/all-blogs/sotheby-s-at-large/2016/12/scientist-art-world-james-martin.html Martin will continue teaching and collaborating with museums and conservators, albeit on a case-by-case basis. He will decline authenticity studies for third parties and all expert witness work during his employment at Sotheby's. Orion will wind up its past business affairs by January 31, 2017. Clients may send requests for records and sample material to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>. James Martin Senior Vice President, Director of Scientific Research Sotheby's 1334 York Avenue New York, NY 10021 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
