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ABOUT JUDY

Judy Johnson's skill as a professional organizer and project manager is enhanced by her broad background in historical research and antiques. She is well qualified to help you with your unexpected treasures.
- Master of Arts degree in Museum Studies
- Oakland Museum of California History research staff
- DeYoung Museum and California Palace of the Legion of Honor (San Francisco) education staff
- Former historical decorative arts docent at the Haas-Lilianthal House/Foundation for San Francisco's Architectural Heritage
- Restored 1907 Craftsman home featured on the cover of Old House Journal magazine
- Former dealer of antiques and collectibles
- Corporate manager of government and public affairs, Crown Zellerbach Corporation

You may be unsure of what to do with the diverse array of items on your hands. Judy will sit down with you to identify items of potential value and make a plan for their disposition that matches your needs.

During 25 years of museum and antique experience, Judy has developed a broad network of contacts who appraise, restore, buy and sell antiques and collectibles. Her connections with reliable and highly competent professionals in many fields can help with everything from preparing and conducting an estate sale to arranging for charitable donations to polishing the floor after the rugs are gone.

When you work with Unexpected Treasures, you know that everything will be taken care of. Whether you are selling items at auction, on consignment, in an estate sale, through an estate liquidator, to individual buyers or donating them to charity, Judy coordinates all, keeps a detailed record and sends prompt payments and updated reports as items sell.