Philip Hoffman, founder of the Fine Art Group and former Christie’s director, shares insights with Jewish News on the increase in younger art collectors.
Trend in Younger Art Investors
The Fine Art Group, with a clientele predominantly under 40, is leading the way in this new era of younger art investors. These investors, as Hoffman explains, see art as a means of diversification and are increasingly comfortable treating their art collections as assets. However, the art market can be a complex landscape to navigate. This is where the Fine Art Group stands out. Their role is not to dictate purchases but to empower clients with knowledge, ensuring they are well-informed before making any decisions.
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The Fine Art Group is honored to have Freya Stewart recognized by Spear’s Magazine as a top-recommended professional in the Art Finance field. Freya has been ranked as an expert in the art finance industry for high-net-worth individuals in the UK.
Please contact Freya Stewart or Ei-Linn Liew with any art financing needs you or your clients may have.
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Colleen Boyle, The Fine Art Group’s Managing Director of Business Development and Philanthropy Strategy, was a guest on Ren’s Philanthropic Insights podcast series that explores tax-smart giving strategies.
In this episode, Colleen Boyle, Managing Director at The Fine Art Group, shares insights on passion assets. Colleen shares 20+ years of expertise in art and finance. As a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, she guides clients on passion asset donations, offering insights into art valuation, legal analysis, and strategic monetization for charitable causes.
THE FINE ART GROUP: YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER
Established over two decades ago by our CEO Philip Hoffman, The Fine Art Group has grown to be the largest art advisory company worldwide.
Our team of international specialists, spread across offices in Europe, the United States, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East, ensures discreet and personalized service, catering to virtually every collector’s need.
What sets us apart? Our unique structure integrates five core services:
- Appraisals: Expert valuation of your art collection.
- Advisory: Tailored guidance on buying, selling, and managing your art assets.
- Art Sales: Seamless facilitation of artwork sales.
- Art Financing: Secure financial solutions with your art as collateral.
- Art Investment: Strategic advice for building and diversifying your art portfolio.
OUR BENELUX TEAM: UNPARALELLED EXPERTISE
Leading our Benelux team are Directors, Hubert d’Ursel and Pauline Haon.
Both offer extensive experience in the art world, bringing invaluable knowledge to the table.
Hubert d’Ursel brings over 30 years of experience in the art scene. Formerly the Managing Director of Sotheby’s Belgium and Head of Art Advisory at Degroof Petercam, he deeply understands the art market and has a strong track record of success.
Pauline Haon joins The Fine Art Group with a distinguished background as Director and Senior Specialist for 20/21st Century Art at Christie’s. With over a decade of expertise in Post-War and Contemporary Art, she has spearheaded record-breaking sales on the international art market.
Nina-Marie Dumolin, our skilled Art Advisory Coordinator, further strengthens our team.
LOOKING AHEAD
We are very excited to share our quarterly newsletter with you. It will keep you informed about our services, the exciting art scene, and valuable insights from the global art market.
We look forward to sharing this journey with you and fostering meaningful partnerships. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss your art interests or delve deeper into our services.
Patti Wong, founder of Patti Wong & Associates, joins the esteemed M+ Board of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA). With a decades-long career and a profound understanding of cultural dynamics, Wong brings invaluable insight to the board’s vision. Her strategic acumen and dedication to advancing the arts align seamlessly with the ambitious goals of the West Kowloon Cultural District, ensuring its position as a global cultural hub. As the district continues to evolve, Wong’s appointment heralds a new chapter of innovation and excellence in Hong Kong’s cultural landscape.
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Philip Hoffman, Founder and CEO of The Fine Art Group, and Patti Wong, Co-founder and Partner of Patti Wong and Associates, joined Josh Baer at The Upper House during Hong Kong Art Week for the first installment of the Baer Faxt Talks series. The conversation delves into the advisors’ wealth of experience, revealing behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their collaborations with prominent collectors worldwide.
Watch the complete discussion on art advisors and strategies for navigating today’s art market by clicking here.
Philip Hoffman, Founder and CEO of The Fine Art Group, and Patti Wong, Co-founder and Partner of Patti Wong and Associates, joined Josh Baer at The Upper House during Hong Kong art week for our inaugural edition of The Baer Faxt Talks series.
Moderated by Rahul Jacob, former Hong Kong Bureau Chief of the Financial Times, this conversation about art advisors and how to navigate the current art market features behind-the-scenes stories from each of the three advisors’ decades of experience working with top collectors around the globe.
As 2023 wraps up, Chairman of The Fine Art Group, Australia & New Zealand, Roger McIlroy, spoke with the Australian Financial Review on the art market performance in 2023.
GOOD YEAR FOR AUSSIE AUCTION HOUSES
When discussing what has factored into the success of the Australian art market over the last year, McIlroy shared this: “I think the market will still concentrate quite heavily on the unique and the top end, the really top things, because there’s plenty of people around who want to buy the top things and in any cycle those things do very well.”
Click here to read the full article in the Australian Financial Review.
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Following the marquee sales of 20th/21st century art in New York, Philip Hoffman spoke to The New York Times regarding the state of the current art market.
AN INTERESTING AUCTION SEASON
With 14 live sales across the major houses—Christie’s, Sotheby’s, and Phillips—the November season saw many challenges. “While in art market terms it was a success, in business terms it was an expensive investment,” said Philip Hoffman.
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ART AS AN ASSET CLASS LEADERS
Observer’s 2023 The Business of Art Power List: Art as an Asset Class has listed Philip Hoffman, alongside Allan Schwartzman, as a leading authority on transforming art as an asset class. Patti Wong & Associate’s Daryl Wickstrom was also named by the Observer as one of the Most Influential People in the Art World Today.
BUILDING THE FINE ART GROUP
Hoffman has a history of making smart decisions for himself and for the collectors and investors he serves. At 27, Hoffman became the youngest C-level executive Christie’s had ever appointed and stayed with the auction giant for the next 12 years, becoming its deputy CEO of Europe before leaving it all behind to launch his own firm. His clients include high-net-worth families—30+ billionaires, as he has described them—plus private equity firms, hedge fund managers and real estate developers around the globe. “Smart people would build an art collection with an advisor who understands how to make money, and they can buy art that they love and make a lot of money at the same time,” Hoffman told Observer in 2019. Fast forward to today, and he’s still 100 percent focused on building The Fine Art Group into the number one partner for those looking to transact at the highest levels of the global art and collectibles markets. “Assembling the most experienced and talented team in the industry worldwide is a key priority,” he tells Observer. “We look forward to expanding our network and bringing a number of new, very experienced colleagues on board.”
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We are delighted to welcome Tad Smith, former CEO of Sotheby’s, to The Fine Art Group as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Tad brings outstanding expertise and insight on a global scale, joining our growing network of the best talent in the field, which already includes Patti Wong and Allan Schwartzman.
His knowledge of the art industry, coupled with his considerable management experience, will be a tremendous benefit to our team as we continue to position The Fine Art Group as the best global partner for clients looking to transact at the highest levels of the market.