William Smith Auctions

Leon Rogers has been working with William Smith’s since 2002, when at 14 years old he knocked on the door of the auction house asking if he could help around the gallery. With a lifelong interest in antiques and interior design, Leon has honed his craft and knowledge over the years, being involved in every aspect of the auction business. He is now an auctioneer and senior member of our staff. He continues to be captivated with the industry and enjoys traveling the country meeting with clients to unearth and bring their treasures to auction. Among Leon’s many strengths are his positive attitude, genial personality, sense of design and passion for learning. His specialties are in recognizing Chinese porcelains, Oriental rugs, paintings fine silver, contemporary and mid-century modern. Leon is a Plainfield, NH native, who cherishes the natural beauty of New England life.

Matt began his career at William Smith’s in March of 2021. A studio art major and astronomy minor from Wheaton College in Norton, MA, Matt began his art pursuit as the studio manager for Tariki Studios, a ceramic sculpture studio in Meriden, NH. From there, Matt took the position of adjunct professor of wheel-thrown ceramics at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Following that, Matt accepted a position at the Hood Museum of Art where he designed and installed major exhibitions for nearly two decades. With many classes from the Williamstown Art Conservation Center completed, and a master class of bronze casting from Long Island University, Matt’s expertise in fine art, conservation, and media is extensive and continuing. In his free time, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, Megan, Vivienne, and dog Tucker.