In 1998, Art and...
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In 1998, Art and Auction magazine listed Gil Perez as one of the fifty most powerful people in the art world. When Christies, the world-famous auction house, recently opened their new home at Rockefeller Center, Mr. Perez was on hand and was the only attendee to receive a standing ovation, even though Mayor Giuliani and the chairman of Christies were also present. All this notoriety is a little surprising when you consider that Gil Perez is Christies' doorman. For over thirty years, Mr. Perez has opened doors, helped with packages, and hailed taxis for celebrities and art collectors from around the globe. He has made it his business to know each customer by name, and the art world loves him for his efforts.
Sometimes the most powerful people are found in the most unexpected places, from the front door of an auction house to a stable in Bethlehem.
-- Parlette
Sometimes the most powerful people are found in the most unexpected places, from the front door of an auction house to a stable in Bethlehem.
-- Parlette
