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Tomorrow’s Legacy for Today’s Art Collectors: Legal Considerations During the Lifecycle of an Art Collection

Sotheby’s Open House


Sotheby’s 
1334 York Ave
New York, NY 10021

Blank Rome partner Sean R. Weissbart will serve as a panelist at Sotheby’s Open House, being held September 20 to 21, 2025, in New York, New York. 

ABOUT THE OPEN HOUSE

Sotheby’s Open House is a curated introduction to the world of collecting for the culturally curious. Attendees will experience engaging panels, advisory-led conversations, and wine and whiskey tastings with Sotheby’s specialists and contemporary leaders shaping today’s art, design, and luxury markets. From understanding value to building and managing a collection, Open House offers smart, accessible insights into every stage of the journey.

Sean’s session, “Tomorrow’s Legacy for Today’s Art Collectors: Legal Considerations During the Lifecycle of an Art Collection,” will take place on Sunday, September 21, from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m.

Panelists:

  • Sherri Cohen, Global Head of Fiduciary Client Group, Sotheby's
  • Megan Noh, Partner, Pryor Cashman
  • Carly Doshi, Head of Wealth Planning & Advisory, HSBC
  • Sean R. Weissbart, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Other sessions include:

  • Watches Now: Inside the World of Timepieces
  • From Studio to Legacy: Shaping Enduring Artist Markets
  • Collecting with Confidence: Working with an Art Advisor
  • From Pixel to Provenance: Collecting in the Digital Age
  • Future Focus: The Next Generation of Art Collectors
  • Secrets to Wine Collecting: Insider Strategies for Discovering Hidden Gems at Auction, Retail, or Restaurant Lists
  • What’s It Worth?
  • New Kids on the Block
  • Collecting with Purpose: Museums, Patrons, and the Public 

For more information and to register, please visit the event webpage.