The May New York marquee auctions have demonstrated that the art market isn't simply strong or weak, it's increasingly selective. $2.5B in sales across the major houses, driven by exceptional single-owner collections and trophy works. Ultra high-end of the market remains resilient for exceptional works which achieve exceptional results $1.4B in marquee lots were backed by third-party guarantees Provenance, rarity and quality attract fierce bidding and record prices Works fre

We were honored to participate in a panel discussion “Collecting with Purpose,” organized by Cura Art, bringing together collectors, artists, and art professionals for a thoughtful conversation about the relationships that influence the arts ecosystem. The wonderful panelists included collector and host David Johnson, artist Andrea Bowers, collections managers Liza Shapiro and Georgia Powell, and appraiser Andrea Roth. They shared their insights on the motivations behind coll

We exhibited for the first time at the Pacific Coast Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (PCAPIA) in Marina Del Rey in November. Andrea, Nancy and Lexi attended and it was a great opportunity for us to better understand the nature of this industry whereby insurance adjusters advocate for their clients in complex loss settlements. We were grateful to be able to highlight our services and it was a pleasure to meet so many professionals dedicated to excellence in the claim

New York Auction Week During the last weeks of November, the major auctions in New York have made a very big statement that trophy works still sell: New York’s fall auction season was strong across all major houses. Sotheby’s led with approximately $1.17 billion in sales, its best New York series since 2021. The standout was Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer at $236.4 million, now the most expensive modern artwork ever sold at auction. Sotheby’s three-part Modern e