A vital aspect of Mr. Hobbs’ gallery collection approach involves the publication of item descriptions and catalogues that share meticulously researched information with academicians and collectors around the world. He places a premium on discretion in servicing the needs of leading institutional and private collectors. Among the museums with Carlton Hobbs’ pieces in their collections are the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, the Rijksmuseum, the Musée du Louvre, and the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Mr. Hobbs regularly arranges antiquities exhibitions at major industry events, including the Biennale in Paris, and fall and winter shows at London’s Grosvenor House. In business since 1983, he has maintained professional affiliation with the British Antique Dealers' Association for nearly three decades and has earned selection to Art+Auction's Power Top 10. Carlton Hobbs operates the gallery collaboratively with longtime business partner Stefanie Rinza. Previously a consultant with McKinsey & Company, Ms. Rinza graduated from the Harvard Business School.