The Why and When of Art Appraisals
Your in-depth guide to navigating market shifts and collection needs.
The art market isn’t static—neither are your appraisal needs.
In this webinar, Shanna Hennig of Winston Artory Group and Artwork Archive lay out the why and when of appraisals in today’s evolving art landscape.
Two decades ago, once-popular categories held steady; today, generational tastes, shifting market trends, and greater volatility in the mid-market make appraisal strategy more nuanced than ever. While the top of the market softens, collectors are seeing new opportunities—and new risks—emerge.
In this session, you'll learn:
- Why appraisals matter: from insurance coverage and risk management to estate planning, prenuptial agreements, and financial planning
- When to get an appraisal: how insurance requirements, transactional moments, and market volatility affect cadence
- Market insights: changing collecting categories, the balancing of prices post-pandemic, and the implications for today’s collector
- Where to start: why inventory management is the foundation of a successful appraisal process
- What to expect: how requirements vary across insurers and why no two collections are alike
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, advisor, or just beginning to formalize your collection management strategy, you’ll come away with the tools to understand why appraisals are essential, when to prioritize them, and how to be prepared for whatever the market brings.
