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Past Events

The Art of Building, Maintaining and Leveraging Your Fine Art Collection

A panel discussion featuring Winston Art Group's own Michelle DuBois, Associate Director New England, John Arena, Senior Vice President of U.S. Trust, Henry Greenberg, Managing Director of U.S. Trust and Susan Ogrodnik-Smith, Personal Line Chief Sales Officer at HUB International. The event is to take place on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at the Boston College Club from 7:30am- 9:30am. If you are interested in attending please contact Michelle DuBois at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Event sponsored by Winston Art Group, HUB International and U.S. Trust.

ADAA Art Show at the Park Avenue Armory

Celebrating it's 25th year the ADAA Art Show runs March 6-10, 2013. Over 7 of the nation's leading dealers and galleries are showing artwork for every taste. Located at the Park Avenue Armory at 67th Street. If you are interested in a private tour at this show or any upcoming shows please mail Sarah Emond at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

2013 Heckerling Institute Conference on Estate Planning

January 14-18, 2013: The Heckerling Institute's Conference is the foremost event for the Trusts and Estates community. Each year, the Winston Art Group shares valuable information from our experiences in estate planning through our role as art advisors, appraisers, and collection managers. The Winston Art Group hosted our annual Wine Tasting with wine expert Alfredo Saurini.

Elizabeth von Habsburg co-chairs the 2013 Appraisal Association's Annual luncheon for Excellence in the Arts

In a packed room of 350 guests including collectors, attorneys, bankers, insurance brokers and museum and gallery directors, Elizabeth von Habsburg presented the 2013 Award of Excellence in the Arts to Chinese Contemporary artist Ai Weiwei in absentia.

Art Law Day at NYU with the Appraisers Association of America

November 9, 2012: Elizabeth von Habsburg, Managing Director Winston Art Group, will present on ART FINANCING AND THE LAW at NYU's annual Art Law Day. Also on the panel will be Amy Goldrich, Lynn & Cahill LLP, and Nicola Walter, J.P. Morgan, moderated by Chris Marinello, Art Loss Register. To register for the event please call 212.992.3258.
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Winston Art Group Holiday Party 12-12-12

Art Basel Miami Beach 2012

Winston Art Group was at Art Basel Miami Beach from December 4th through December 9th. Winston's Art Advisors negotiated purchases on behalf of their clients and helped them navigate the extensive offerings that Miami had on display.

Winston takes clients and friends on a sunset cruise during the hectic Art Basel week

Winston's men enjoy the Playboy party at the Delano Hotel

Chinese Contemporary Art Talk

October 17th, 2012: U.S. Trust, Winston Art Group, and The Rampart Insurance Group host a private viewing of Ai WeiWei's "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads: Gold" at AW Asia Gallery for our collector clients.

Boston International Fine Art Show: November 15-18, 2012

November 17, 2012: Michelle DuBois, Associate Director of Winston Art Group, will be on a panel "What is it Worth? Establishing Fine Art Values" moderated by Joshua Rose, editor of American Art Collector and American Fine Art magazines, with Elizabeth Ives Hunter, former director of the Cape Cod Museum of Art and Lou Salerno, owner Questroyal Fine Art in New York.
"In an art world awash in multi-million dollar works of fine art, how are art values established? How do contemporary artists set their asking prices? How are prices determined in the secondary art market? How do professional appraisers find a value for a work of art? How can we find value in art in non-monetary ways?" Bring your questions for a lively exchange of ideas and opinions!

Performa Benefit Auction

May 17, 2012: Winston Art Group is on the honorary committee for Performa's Annual Benefit Auction to be held at the Flag Art Foundation, 545 West 25th Street, from 6PM-8PM. To purchase tickets please click here. Visit Paddle8 after May 7th to view the full list of works and to place your bids.

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Estate Tax & Estate Planning:

Winston Art Group’s appraisal will serve as the first step in decision-making as it pertains to equitable division of property among heirs and beneficiaries.

Insurance Appraisals:

In the event of loss or damage, Winston Art Group’s appraisal will provide the retail replacement values of any work of art for clients, brokers, and insurance companies.

Damage or Loss:

To determine whether a work merits conservation, restoration, or sale, Winston Art Group’s informed and unbiased appraisal will identify damage or loss to property and assist in settling claims and disputes.

Family Division:

For the division of assets following divorce or dissolution, Winston Art Group’s professional team will determine value and identify appropriate resale markets for all tangible assets.

Donation:

For the proper valuation and documentation of all charitable gifts over $5,000, a Winston appraisal will serve as the first step in the donation process.

Art as Collateral:

Winston Art Group will determine the value of all fine art objects if and when the decision to monetize works is made.

Primary Market:

A market created by either the maker or agent of the maker when an object is sold for the first time.

Secondary Market:

A venue for sale of an object between a seller and a buyer, neither of whom had participated in the creation or initial sale of the object.

Comparative Market Data Approach:

The most commonly applied approach when appraising personal property, in which appraised value is based upon past prices for similar works by the same artist or artisan, or similar works by another artist or artisan of equal standing and related reputation.

Retail Replacement Value:

The amount it would cost to replace an item with one of similar and like quality, purchased in the most appropriate marketplace in a limited amount of time.

Salvage:

A valuation term implying abandonment by the rightful owner in which the recoverant may be entitled to a pre‐agreed percentage of any net price realized in a future sale.

Fair Market Value (FMV):

The price that property would sell for on the open market between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with neither being required to act, and both having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts. If you put a restriction on the use of property you donate, the FMV must reflect that restriction.

USPAP:

Procedure and guidelines for correctly prepared appraisals established by the Appraisal Foundation.