Trusted Fine Art Expertise Across Generations

Kodner Gallery Fine Art

A Family Tradition in Fine Art Services

For over fifty years, Kodner Gallery has been a trusted fine art resource for collectors, families, and institutions. Recognized for scholarship, discretion, and long-standing relationships, the gallery approaches every engagement with integrity, precision, and a deep appreciation for the emotional and financial significance of fine art.

Founded in 1971 by Martin Kodner, the gallery is now led by brothers Jonathan and David Kodner, whose combined expertise guides clients through acquisitions, private sales, appraisals, estate transitions, and research with a white-glove, long-view approach.”

Legacy & Philosophy

Kodner Gallery’s reputation has been built over three generations on trust, connoisseurship, and thoughtful stewardship. Our work emphasizes:

• Protecting value

• Preserving legacy

• Providing clarity to families and collectors

Clients often turn to Kodner Gallery at pivotal moments — inheritance, downsizing, estate planning, or collection refinement — relying on our guidance to navigate both financial and emotional considerations.

Jonathan Kodner — Partner, Kodner Gallery & Fine Art Advisor

Jonathan Kodner is a highly respected fine art advisor and partner of Kodner Gallery, internationally recognized for his expertise in Impressionism, Modernism, Western Art, and Regionalism. With more than three decades of experience working with private collectors, estates, and institutions, Jonathan is known for his discerning eye, broad connoisseurship, and commitment to scholarship-driven evaluation and placement of fine art.

David Kodner — Partner, Kodner Gallery & Fine Art Advisor

David specializes in fine art acquisitions, sales, valuation, and client advisement. A longtime member of the Appraisers Association of America with USPAP compliance, he assists families, attorneys, and wealth advisors in navigating complex collection decisions.

Kodner Gallery maintains long-term cataloging initiatives dedicated to Oscar Edmund Berninghaus and Charles Ferdinand Wimar, continuing a scholarly tradition begun over 50 years ago.

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Community & Outreach

For three generations, Kodner Gallery has been deeply engaged in the cultural and philanthropic life of St. Louis. In addition to our work with collectors, families, and institutions, we are committed to educational programming, charitable partnerships, and community outreach that makes fine art more accessable, engaging, and meaningful to the public.

Kodner Gallery Art Therapy Program

Founded in 2000, the Kodner Gallery Art Therapy Program was created in partnership with Ranken Jordan Pediatric Specialty Hospital, a nationally recognized leader in pediatric rehabilitation and long-term transitional care. The program was initiated by the Kodner family to bring the healing and expressive benefits of art directly to children and young adults facing complex medical challenges.

For more than two decades, the program provided hands-on creative experiences designed to foster emotional expression, confidence, relaxation, and joy during extended rehabilitation. The initiative aligned closely with Ranken Jordan’s philosophy of “care beyond the bedside,” supporting patients not only through medical care, but also through meaningful emotional and developmental enrichment.

Due to its lasting impact and continued success, the program has since been adopted and expanded by The Bayer Foundation, allowing it to grow with additional resources and serve even more children and families. Kodner Gallery remains proud to have established the original program and grateful to have contributed to its legacy of healing through art in the St. Louis community.

Trash or Treasure™

For nearly twenty years, Kodner Gallery has produced Trash or Treasure™, a beloved Antiques Roadshow–style community event. This popular program invites guests to bring family artworks, heirlooms, and objects of interest for informal discussion and evaluation with the Kodner family and a panel of invited specialists.

At each Trash or Treasure™ event, participants are encouraged to bring paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, decorative objects, and other items for review. While the program does not provide appraisals, it offers valuable insights into history, attribution, artistic significance, market relevance, and preservation considerations. The goal is to educate, inform, and inspire curiosity about the stories behind the objects people treasure.

Over the years, Trash or Treasure™ has been presented in partnership with numerous organizations, including:

- The Nine Network (PBS St. Louis)
- Saint Louis Science Center
- Regional museums and historical societies
- Local nonprofit and cultural institutions

These events support outreach, fundraising, and public education, and have become highly anticipated and well-attended community traditions.

If an institution, nonprofit, or community organization is interested in hosting a future Trash or Treasure™ event, we invite them to contact the gallery for more information.

Philanthropy & Community Partnerships

Kodner Gallery has a long history of supporting cultural and charitable organizations throughout the region. Members of the gallery have been active with groups such as:

- The Young Friends of the Saint Louis Art Museum
- The Collections Advisory Committee of the Mercantile Library at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
- The Arts and Education Council
- The Missouri Chapter of the American Parkinson’s Disease Association

Through event collaborations, advisory roles, and ongoing support, we are proud to contribute to organizations that promote culture, education, and quality of life in our community.

For more information about Trash or Treasure™ or community partnerships with Kodner Gallery, please contact us at 314.993.4477 or info@kodnergallery.com.

For more information about Trash or Treasure™ or community partnerships with Kodner Gallery, please contact us.

Phone: 314.993.4477 or 800.993.4478
Text: 314.514.4343
Email: info@kodnergallery.com