MEET THE TEAM

LE BENNETT is committed to supporting artists
and fostering lasting relationships with the clients who collect their work.
We offer transparent advice and dedicated support from initial consultation through final installation.

Courtney Kass started LE BENNETT in 2020 with the vision of bringing incredible and accessible art from local and international artists, directly to your home or project. Courtney is passionate about supporting artists and considers it a privilege to guide collectors and designers in discovering artworks that are significant and unique.

She offers nearly two decades of professional experience, including five years as a Director with Pace Gallery. There she curated private collections for major collectors and helped manage partnerships with the Louvre, Jewish Museum, Asian Art Museum and SFMOMA. She also executed exhibitions on behalf of Pace artists Adam Pendleton, Agnes Martin, the Calder Foundation, the Picasso family, David Hockney, DRIFT, James Turrell, Loie Hollowell, Louise Nevelson, Tara Donovan, teamLab, and more.

Courtney studied at the University of Southern California and specializes in twentieth and twenty-first century contemporary fine art.

Founder & principal art curator,
Courtney Kass

Introducing your experts

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    Taylor Stephens

    Senior Operations Director

    Taylor has been integral to LE BENNETT since its inception, overseeing gallery operations, financial management, strategic planning, and project execution. With a deep understanding of our artists’ practices and clients’ objectives, she manages every stage of a project, from initial planning through final installation, ensuring exceptional results.

    Taylor is actively engaged in philanthropic initiatives, and frequents farmers’ markets, museum exhibitions and independent cinema.

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    Cherith Summers

    secondary market acquisitions & collection appraisals

    Cherith is a USPAP-compliant appraiser specializing in Post-War and Contemporary art. She is a candidate for Certified Membership with the Appraisers Society of America and a member of AWITA, the Association of Women in the Arts. She collaborates on collection appraisals, management, and secondary market sales.

    Outside the art world, Cherith enjoys returning to Scotland and the UK to visit family and friends.

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    Matthew Higginson

    Art Handler

    Mathew handles professional art installation for residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces, including artwork placement, gallery-style hanging, and custom wall layouts across a range of mediums and scales. With an eye for proportion and precision, he works closely with collectors, interior designers, and architects to ensure each work is beautifully presented.

    Mathew also appreciates the Connecticut outdoors and live music.

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    Harper

    CFO

    Harper serves as our C.Fluffy.O, offering inspiration to the team. Harper’s responsibilities include greeting clients, making appearances on social media, and providing office security. Despite frequently sleeping on the job, Harper takes her position very seriously.

    In her personal time, Harper frequents the MET, Paris flea and contemporary galleries.