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.