How family offices can navigate the art and collectibles market

In this episode, Edward Marshall is joined by Ronald Varney, a prominent fine art advisor and former Sotheby’s Senior Vice President in the Trusts and Estates Department. Ron runs Ronald Varney Fine Art Advisors and has written widely on the arts for such publications as Esquire, the Smithsonian, House & Garden and The Harvard Business Review. Ron and Edward discuss changes in the art/collectible market post-COVID, the auction world, NFTs, risk management and diligence around art investments, transportation and security, technology, intellectual property considerations, and engaging the next generation with art and art education.