Eddy Rogo began his professional career in the mid 1980’s as owner
and operator of the prestigious Watson Art Gallery in Montreal, dealing
in historical and investment quality fine art.
Although he was successful in the art trade, Eddy was yearning for
something more, something with more action and faster paced. He decided
to join the family business, “Empire Auctions”. That is where he found
his calling, it was a perfect fit!
Today, Eddy Rogo has over 25 years experience buying and selling
everything from diamonds to dining room sets. He has been conducting
antique and fine art auctions on a full time basis for over 20 years.
Eddy is a Harvard law school trained negotiator, Missouri auction school
graduate and has been a GIA and CAGA certified and accredited appraiser
for many years. He is also a trained expert witness and some of his past
clients include: Canadian banks, legal and accounting firms, insurance
companies, both the Federal and Provincial governments, Seized Property
Management Canada, Canada customs, the RCMP, Quebec provincial police,
and other major private and public companies. Also being a CAGA trained
expert witness, Eddy has testified in court many times on behalf of his
clients.
He has hosted and conducted numerous charity auctions and events with
crowds of up to and over 3000 people! Having raised millions of dollars
for such charities as Juvenile Diabetes, Maimonides Hospital, Starlight
foundation, and other well know and respected charities.
Today, he regularly travels the world to in search of one-of-a-kind and
rare treasures. Eddy has personally dealt with celebrities, royalty, and
billionaires from United States, Canada, the Middle East and Asia.
Eddy Rogo currently resides in Montreal with Danielle his wife of over
30 years, and 3 of his 5 children. His 2 older children are both married
and living in New York City. When he is not conducting auctions or
negotiating deals, Eddy loves to spend quality time with his family,
watching his son play hockey, playing with his grandson or just spending
time with his wife by the pool.
Eddy Rogo can be contacted at
erogo@eddyrogo.com.