Setting Standards for Art Advisors

Overview
For well over a century, art collectors have been supported by the expertise of curators, gallerists, art dealers, auction houses, and even other collectors and artists in discovering and acquiring exceptional works of art for their collections. Utilizing specialized expertise can help a collector develop their connoisseurship, expand their areas of interest, and engage more fully in the process of learning and collecting. As the art market continues to expand, advice and services for collectors have expanded and become more professionalized.

In this talk, the role of art professionals in the formation of private art collections are discussed from various angles. Four panelists shed light on their thinking from the perspectives of a public institution, a contemporary gallery, and an art advisor—how can these different players assist collectors in the building of their collections, and what standards should collectors expect from advisors?

Panelists
Megan Fox Kelly — Art Advisor
Sean Kelly — Owner, Sean Kelly Gallery
Colin B. Bailey — Director, The Morgan Library & Museum
Sarah Douglas — Editor in Chief, ARTnews

This TEFAF Talk was presented by APAA as part of TEFAF New York’s programming and took place on May 14, 2023

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