Elyse Luray Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended Tulane University, where she studied art history
• Quote: "Anyone who loves history and research can become a sleuth․ To be a successful detective you have to reason, dissect, and conclude․"
• Quote: "I love memorabilia and am always fascinated with the influence that media has on our lives․"
• Published her first book, "Great Wines Below $20," in 2011
• Worked as an auctioneer at Christie's for over a decade, eventually heading up the company's Popular Arts Department
• Has served on the board of the Dean's Council at Tulane University
• Has appraised the archives of Lucas Films, Dreamworks, Warner Bros․ and Hanna Barbara