Saturday, 20 September

• 10:00AM–10:30AM | Coffee

  We invite you to come to Sotheby’s early for coffee on the third floor prior to a tour at 10:30am.
  
  3^rd floor
• 10:30AM–11:00AM | Highlights Tour: Modern and Contemporary Discoveries

  Join Sotheby’s Modern & Contemporary Discoveries team for an insider’s tour of the exhibition. Hear firsthand how specialists select standout works, shape the narrative of the sale, and uncover the stories behind their favorite pieces.
  
  3^rd floor
• 11:00AM–11:45AM | Watches Now: Inside the World of Timepieces

  Join Jean Arnault, Geoff Hess, and Nick Marino for a timely conversation on the state of watch collecting today—the shifting tastes, top auction trends, and the mechanics that captivate modern collectors. Get an inside look at what’s ticking in the industry now, and what’s coming next.
  
  3^rd floor
• 12:00PM–12:45PM | Incorporating Art in Design

  Join designer and AD100 honoree Alyssa Kapito, Colin King and Sotheby’s Head of Media Kristina O’Neill, for a conversation on exploring the interplay between art and design, and how the most exciting designers today incorporate art into their projects.
  
  3^rd floor
• 1:00PM–1:45PM | From Studio to Legacy: Shaping Enduring Artist Markets

  Join us for an engaging conversation on the outsized role printmaking can play in establishing and sustaining an artist’s legacy. Sotheby’s is honored to welcome Mitchell Lichtenstein to discuss the lasting impact of his father, Roy Lichtenstein, one of the most influential figures of the Pop Art movement, and how his prints have contributed to the enduring relevance of his work in today’s cultural landscape.
  
  7th floor Salesroom
• 2:00PM–2:30PM | Highlights Tour: Contemporary Curated

  Join Sotheby’s Contemporary Curated team for an insider’s tour of the exhibition. Hear firsthand how specialists select standout works, shape the narrative of the sale, and uncover the stories behind their favorite pieces.
  
  3^rd floor
• 2:45PM–3:30PM | Collecting with Confidence: Working with an Art Advisor

  Join leading art advisors Rachel Carr Goulding, Alma Luxembourg and Lowel Pettit for a candid look at what they do, how they add value, and when it makes sense to work with an advisor. Whether you're building a collection or making your first purchase, this panel, moderated by Josh Baer, will help you navigate the art market with confidence.
  
  3^rd floor
• 3:45PM–4:30PM | From Pixel to Provenance: Collecting in the Digital Age

  Digital tools, ranging from generative algorithms and AI to blockchain and NFTs, are transforming how art is created, experienced, and collected. This panel brings together leading digital artists, curators, and market experts to explore why this rapidly evolving medium deserves the attention of both traditional and emerging collectors. At this inflection point in history, digital art holds immense potential for innovation, cultural impact, and long-term value, offering a dynamic new frontier for those willing to engage with it.
  
  3^rd floor
• 3:45PM–4:30PM | From The Vaults

  Join Sotheby’s Vice Chairman for Jewelry, Frank Everett, for a behind the scenes preview of collections coming to auction this season. Included will be an incredible selection of pieces by Suzanne Belperron and JAR ( Joel Arthur Rosenthal), two of the most visionary artist-jewelers of the 20th century. This talk will allow plenty of time for Q&A, as well as trying things on!
  
  Boardroom
• 4:45PM–5:30PM | Future Focus: The Next Generation of Art Collectors
  

  Join art world professional, Sophia Cohen, in conversation with Sotheby’s Specialist Lucius Elliott for an insightful discussion about navigating the art market, discerning quality and developing a point of view as a collector.
  
  3^rd floor
• 5:45PM–6:30PM | Secrets to Wine Collecting: Insider Strategies for Discovering Hidden Gems at Auction, Retail or Restaurant Lists

  Step into the world of wine collecting with Richard Young, Head of Wine Auctions, Americas, Jhonel Faelnar (Atomix and Atoboy) and Josh Foulquier (Sushi Noz and Chez Fifi), in an intimate conversation that uncorks expert insights on choosing, investing in, and savoring exceptional wines. Whether picking from a restaurant list, browsing your local wine shop, or exploring auction offerings, gain insider strategies for identifying hidden gems that deliver quality beyond the price tag. Enhance the experience with a curated tasting demonstrating smart buying and timeless appeal.
  
  2^nd floor

Sunday, 21 September

• 10:00AM–10:30AM | Coffee

  We invite you to come to Sotheby’s early for coffee on the third floor prior to a tour at 10:30am.
  
  3^rd floor
• 10:30AM–11:00AM | Highlights Tour: Private Sales

  Join Sotheby’s Private Sales team for an insider’s tour of the selling exhibition. Hear firsthand how specialists select standout works, shape the narrative of the sale, and uncover the stories behind their favorite pieces.
  
  8^th floor
• 11:00AM–11:45AM | What’s it Worth?

  Join Sotheby’s specialists Nicole Schloss and Zoë Zaneteas in conversation with Suzanne Siano, founder and owner of Modern Art Conservation, for an insider’s look at the art of valuation. Together, they’ll explore the key factors that influence price—such as provenance, condition, and market trends—while Suzanne offers expert insights into the role conservation plays in understanding a work’s history and long-term value. This is your chance to see how condition and care intersect with market expertise to shape the story behind an artwork’s worth.
  
  3^rd floor
• 12:00PM–12:45PM | What’s Great This Auction Week

  Explore a curated selection of artworks from our upcoming auctions. These recommended pieces span a wide range of price points, artistic mediums, and styles— offering a welcoming entry point into the world of collecting.
  
  
  3^rd floor
• 1:00PM–1:45PM | Tomorrow's Legacy for Today’s Art Collectors: Legal Considerations During the Lifecycle of an Art Collection

  How do you collect art with purposeful intention for the future? This panel of legal authorities in art law as well as wealth, trust and estate planning will explore how to navigate the legal, due diligence, emotional, and strategic considerations in acquiring, structuring, managing, and transferring art across generations. They will offer expert insights on stewardship and long-term planning for today's astute art collectors.
  
  3^rd floor
• 2:00PM–2:45PM | New Kids On the Block

  From sneakers and trading cards to sports memorabilia and streetwear, a new wave of collectors is redefining what holds cultural and financial value. Join Rob Petrozzo and Brahm Wachter as they explore how passion, nostalgia, and community are driving interest in unconventional categories—and what this shift means for the future of collecting.
  
  3^rd floor
• 3:00PM–3:45PM | Collecting with Purpose: Museums, Patrons, and the Public

  Explore how collectors, curators, and institutions work together to shape cultural legacy. This conversation delves into the impact of private collecting on public access, museum leadership, and the art world at large.
  
  3^rd floor
• 4:00PM–4:45PM | Whisky Decanted: History, Flavor, and Culinary Potential

  Savor the last hours of the weekend with a guided whisky tasting and conversation exploring the spirit’s rich flavors, history, and culinary potential.
  
  Sotheby’s Spirits Specialist Zev Glesta will explore the distinctions between the flavor profile of American and Scotch whiskies, while Rodrigo Campos, Executive Chef of Centurion New York, will offer a culinary perspective with inventive pairing ideas that push boundaries and inspire new ways of thinking about whisky.
  
  2^nd floor