Art Partners Advisory founder Hailey Widrig is recommended in the Spear's 500 2026 Art Advisers Index, recognizing top advisers for HNW and UHNW collectors.

A Paris-based USPAP-compliant appraiser answers the most common questions on fair market value, replacement value and choosing a qualified appraiser.

At Art Partners Advisory, we believe your art collection should keep inspiring long after you’re gone — not trapped in courtrooms or storage units. Let’s make sure your legacy is handled with the same care and vision you brought to building it.

Are you curious to learn more about the art collecting landscape in Canada? Boasting a number of esteemed collections, Canadian corporations have a long history of collecting artworks that reflect the nation's rich cultural heritage and commitment to the arts. Here are ten notable examples throughout the country:

For art collectors in the UK, strategically using artworks and cultural assets can offer significant tax benefits while contributing to the nation’s heritage. The Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme is a unique initiative allowing individuals to settle tax liabilities by transferring important works of art and cultural property to public ownership. These donations can not only reduce tax burdens but also enrich the UK’s cultural heritage in the process.

In recent years, Europe’s fine art market has navigated a labyrinth of new regulations and post-Brexit economic tensions. The trend looks to continue, with the European Union’s Regulation 2019/880—set to come into full effect in June 2025—which aims to clamp down on the illicit trade of cultural goods. President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to impose tariffs of 25% on EU imports, as have already been applied to those from Canada and Mexico (in addition to tariffs of 20% on goods arriving from China) has sent shockwaves through transatlantic trade discussions. Together, these measures are poised to reshape how fine art is bought, sold, and traded across Europe.