Pauline Johnson-Brown is a seasoned advisor operating at the intersection of real estate and fine art.
Renowned for her expertise in negotiation and acquisition, she has built a distinguished career spanning complex international transactions, historic property development, and high-level art advisory.
Over decades, Pauline has purchased and renovated notable properties, uncovered significant art provenances, and contributed to record-setting auction results. As both a principal and consultant, she brings a rare, dual-market perspective shaped by hands-on experience in real estate development and the global art market.
A dedicated collector and trusted advisor, Pauline works closely with private clients, artist estates, and foundations, serving as a liaison to leading auction houses and facilitating important acquisitions and museum gifts with discretion and precision.
She believes art and real estate are deeply intertwined—each reflecting not only value, but identity and legacy.
Originally from Northern California, Pauline spent over 25 years based in San Francisco before relocating to New York. Her work has taken her across major markets including Manhattan, Washington, D.C., Sag Harbor, Los Angeles, Austin, Santa Fe, Carmel, Pebble Beach, and Paris, where she has owned and renovated properties for both herself and her clients.
With an extensive international network spanning the United States, Paris, and London, Pauline continues to advise a global clientele. She divides her time between Paris, New York, and Washington, D.C.
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