Fred Giampietro

Co-Owner & Auctioneer

Fred Giampietro brings fifty years of experience in the marketing and sales of antiques, Americana, Native American arts, fine art, collectibles, jewelry, coins and other objects of value to the auction business. He is recognized as a leading expert in American antiques and art. Fred has exhibited in many of the most notable antiques shows in the country, including the prestigious Winter Antiques Show in NYC for over 20 years, showing the finest in Americana and American Folk Art. His celebrated career has involved buying and selling, curatorial services, appraisal services, auctioneering, and fine art representation. In the late 90's Fred created ehammer.com, one of the earliest online auction services, and now has revived the business as a sister company to New England Auctions. In addition, Fred Giampietro Gallery was a well-respected art gallery both in NYC and New Haven for many years, showing and supporting exceptional contemporary art. A native of Connecticut, Fred met his wife, Kathryn, in his freshman year of college where they both developed an intense interest in learning about antiques, visiting museums and attending auctions. He is a graduate of the University of Miami and has a Master's degree in Music Performance from Yale University. While performing with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra, Fred began showing in various antiques show, including Russell Carrell's One-Day Antiques rural flea market, CT Antiques Show under Fran Phipps and opened his first antiques shop. Although a trained classical musician and lover of music, he recognized that his first love was the world of antiques and retired from the symphony early to pursue antiques as a career. Fred and Kathryn are grateful for their talented staff and are excited to welcome their daughter-in-law, Danielle Giampietro, into the company in 2025. They are the proud parents of son, Claude, and grandparents of Lucia and Eliana. Fred enjoys painting in his spare time.