****Natasha Raskin Sharp is a Scottish television presenter and expert on antiques and art, mainly Scottish contemporary art***
Bio
Natasha Raskin Sharp is best known for her appearances on various programs in the UK and US, including Antiques Road Trip, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, Flog It!, Bargain Hunt, For What It’s Worth, and Baggage Battles.
As a television personality, Raskin Sharp has established herself as a knowledgeable and engaging specialist in the fields of antiques and art.
Her expertise spans a range of topics, allowing her to provide valuable insights and commentary on the items featured across the shows she has been a part of.
Profile
Full Name: Natasha Raskin Sharp
Stage Name: Natasha Raskin Sharp
Born: June 15 1986
Age: 38 years old
Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Nationality: Scottish
Occupation: Scottish television presenter and expert on antiques and art
Height: 1.73 m
Parents: Philip Raskin and Barbara Raskin
Siblings: 2
Spouse: Joe Sharp (m. 2016)
Children: Jean Sharp
Relationship: Married
Net Worth: $1 million
Early Life And Education
Natasha Raskin Sharp is a Scottish antiques and art expert born in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 15, 1986. She was born into a family of art lovers and collectors, with her father being the artist Philip Raskin and her mother being Barbara Raskin.
Her grandfather was the former TV magician Max Raskin. Natasha is the middle child in a family of three siblings, although specific details about her siblings are not widely known.
Natasha initially studied law at the University of Leeds but left after a month. She then pursued her passion for art at the University of Glasgow, where she earned a degree in the History of Art.
This educational background laid the foundation for her thriving antiques and art expert career, particularly in Scottish contemporary art. Natasha is of Scottish ethnicity and practices Christianity as her religion.
Career
Natasha Raskin Sharp began her career after completing her education. Deciding that the law was not the right path for her, she had a placement at the Alice Temperley fashion house. She worked on Barack Obama’s 2008 primary election campaign in New Hampshire, where he referred to her as part of “the Scottish contingent” and provided her with a signed reference.
After returning to Scotland, Raskin Sharp joined the Glasgow auction house McTear’s, first as an auctioneer and later as Head of Pictures, focused mainly on Scottish contemporary art.
Following marriage, she shares her auctioneering and valuation duties at McTear’s with her growing television career. In 2021, Raskin Sharp launched a new business auctioning artworks directly from the studios where they were created.
Natasha Raskin Sharp is a frequent expert contributor to various BBC television shows, including Antiques Road Trip, Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and Flog It! She has also served as an expert and main presenter on Bargain Hunt.
Raskin Sharp has also featured as a guest expert on Fern Britton’s For What It’s Worth and the US program Baggage Battles. In addition to her television work, Raskin Sharp has been a guest presenter on BBC Radio Scotland, where she reviewed an exhibition at the National Galleries of Scotland on the Janice Forsyth Show.
Since 2017, she has also hosted a weekly music program on the station, including a diverse range of music. She has also done narrative pieces for The One Show on BBC One. Raskin Sharp was most recently confirmed in October 2021 to appear on Susan Calman’s Antiques Adventure on Channel 5.
Social Media
****Instagram handle: @natasharaskinsharp
Personal Life
Natasha Raskin Sharp, a renowned television personality, is married to Joe Sharp, a fellow TV producer and producer of the popular show “Celebrity Antiques Road Trip.”
The couple met in 2013 while working in the television industry and soon fell in love. They exchanged vows in 2016 and welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jean, in 2024.
Despite their public profiles, Natasha and Joe are known for maintaining a relatively private personal life. However, they occasionally share glimpses into their family life on social media, allowing their fans to catch a rare glimpse of their domestic bliss.
Net Worth
Natasha Raskin Sharp, the renowned television presenter and auctioneer, is estimated to have a net worth of approximately $1 million. This considerable wealth is primarily derived from her successful career in the entertainment industry, mainly through her prominent roles on popular shows such as Antiques Road Trip and Bargain Hunt.
