Stephen Turner and Turner Auctions + Appraisals is proud to present & Daughters Auctions, a company launched in 2023 by his daughters Cassandra Turner and Elysia Turner-Lechelt, along with Jason Krell. With that in mind, Turner Auctions + Appraisals is pleased to host & Daughters’ premiere online auction, Movers & Shakers, on Saturday, June 24. The sale features over 90 lots of luxury fashion, jewelry and accessories from celebrated designers, including Chanel, Gucci, Van Cleef & Arpels, Hermès, and others; in addition to rare feminist books and works by female artists.
About & Daughters Auctions and its Partners
With more than 30 years of experience in the auction industry as a personal property appraiser and auctioneer, Stephen Turner of Turner Auctions + Appraisals is sharing his industry expertise and ushering in the next generation of auction specialists by presenting & Daughters Auctions – founded by daughters Cassandra Turner and Elysia Turner-Lechelt, along with Jason Krell.
“Like many fathers, I hoped that my daughters would take an interest in my business,” explained Stephen Turner. “To see them embrace the auction industry, while putting a unique spin on it, makes me extremely proud.” For nearly two years he has been mentoring Team & Daughters and sharing his decades of knowledge, so they are well-positioned to curate and host auctions with their own unique approach and style.
Located in Canada and Europe, & Daughters is embracing the romance of the auction world, while harnessing the power of technology and social media to create a business that knows no boundaries and attracts a new demographic of buyer and seller. “We believe the auction industry is filled with opportunity – not only to find and present beautiful property, but also to grow the business in a way that highlights under-represented artists,” explains Cassandra Turner. “Women artists, for example, currently account for less than 4% of total art sold at auction, and one of our goals for & Daughters is to showcase the talented emerging female artists who deserve recognition by the auction industry.”
Here is a brief bio on each of the partners:
Cassandra Turner, Austria: "Every cultural piece is a collective memory, one worth discovering, understanding, and sharing." Cassandra's passion for art and culture led her to pursue her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology; she is now responsible for the curation and appraisals of vintage fashion, modern and contemporary books, and vintage and antique jewelry.
Elysia Turner-Lechelt, Canada: Elysia has a PhD and MA in cultural policy, with expertise in urban and regional cultural policy practices, creative industries, cultural labor, and a BA in Art History, specialising in German expressionism. Before academia, she worked in the cultural sector in organizations like Contemporary Calgary as a manager of public programming, audience development and community outreach.
Jason Krell, Canada: With a unique background in fashion and television, Jason took his passion for media and entertainment and took it a step further by earning a Communications degree, majoring in Public Relations. For over 15 years he has worked as a consultant and agency owner, all while working as 1/2 of The Style Guys with his husband Aly - lifestyle experts regularly appearing on TV programs across North America.
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