About Us
SH Modern specializes in curating exceptional works of art for private collectors and corporations. By elevating and enriching lives through fine art.
Who is SH Modern Art?
SH Modern has over 30 years of experience in the art industry. Based out of SWFL, our company has affiliations in Boston, New Orleans and San Francisco. Our founder, an art historian by degree, has developed relationships spanning the globe with art dealers and museums. This enables SH Modern to acquire rare and original pieces for clients.
SH Modern has access to a variety of rare pieces, from Rembrandt etchings to specialized work from contemporary artists, offering a diverse portfolio of art for the novice to avid collector.
Our Team
Sallie Hirshberg
Sallie Hirshberg brings more than thirty years of experienced art counsel to SH Modern. Beginning her corporate art career with one of Fidelity Investments’ top subsidiary companies, Ms. Hirshberg flourished in the ten years she spent as an advisor, implementing major art acquisitions for private and public collections throughout the world.
In 2000, Ms. Hirshberg combined her in-depth art knowledge with her understanding of the business of fine art to establish one of the world’s foremost galleries dealing with masterworks, Galerie d’Orsay. Ms. Hirshberg grew Galerie d’Orsay’s collection to include rare and museum-quality artworks spanning six centuries.
Ms. Hirshberg founded SH Modern in 2014, based out of Southwest Florida, and assists galleries and collectors in placing rare art into private homes and corporations. Her close relationship with art dealers, historians, and museums throughout the world has enabled her to obtain and place rare original works for her clients. Merging Ms. Hirshberg’s experience and passion for inspired art, SH Modern is quickly becoming a leader in art advisory firms both locally and globally.
Ms. Hirshberg is an avid supporter of the arts and has been actively involved in cultural and charity organizations close to her heart, including SheGives, JF&CS, the Pomegranate Society, and the Young Presidents Organization. Ms. Hirshberg has also partnered with numerous institutions, such as the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, March of Dimes, Junior League of Boston, and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, to donate works of art and host events to support their charitable missions. She has also served on the board of several of these organizations.
Art and its ability to elevate people are the essence of Ms. Hirshberg’s business and humanitarian ventures, and it continues to inspire her as a leader in today’s growing art world.
JOrdan
Rauk
GALLERY MANAGER
Jordan Rauk is a driven gallery professional with a background in fine art and a passion for connecting people with meaningful artistic experiences. With degrees in Art and Art History, Jordan combines a strong foundation in visual arts with a hands-on understanding of fine art and its history. Jordan started her career at Matrix Press, collaborating with nationally recognized artists on limited-edition prints for museum exhibitions. Since joining SH Modern in 2022, she has helped lead exhibitions, streamline logistics, and connect collectors with inspiring artwork—all while supporting SH Modern’s continued growth and presence in the art world.
Stephanie
Schultz
Senior art Consultant
Stephanie Schultz brings a diverse and in depth knowledge to SH Modern, holding degrees in Business and Art History. She began her career as an art consultant in Winter Park Florida. Her background also includes work with the auction house Sotheby’s Beverly Hills, focusing on the Arts and Business Development departments. Much of her career was spent in Museum Development and Fundraising and a directorship for a children’s art education gallery. Stephanie is passionate about her volunteerism, through Junior League, Fort Myers Woman’s Community Club, and Alliance for the Arts.
Chris
Kelly
Advisor
Chris Kelley offers over 40 years of fine art advisory experience to the team at SH Modern. Chris has traveled the world curating and presenting art exhibitions from Rembrandt through Picasso and beyond. He is the founder of several San Francisco based galleries as well as the co-founder and current owner of galleries in Boston and New Orleans. He has discovered and helped develop some of the most sought after mid-career artists of our time; possessing an exceptional eye for talent. Chris brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the SH Modern team.