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You’ve bought some art. Now what?

A guide for new fine art collectors

Author

Harry Syms and
Ruby Chan
December 14, 2023
Two individuals carefully hanging a large piece of artwork on a wall in a clean, modern interior space.

Starting an art collection is an exciting and rewarding undertaking. It involves hours of research, learning, and exploring galleries and art fairs. Below, our specialists in the WTW Fine Art team share some practical matters to consider once you have made your purchase:

Depending on your geographical location, climate control measures can also vary.

The majority of claims happen when an artwork is moved from one location to another.

While lending is common practice, collectors are still advised to be cautious.

Always make sure to find a reputable appraiser to handle your artwork.

Disclaimer

WTW offers insurance-related services through its appropriately licensed and authorised companies in each country in which WTW operates. For further authorisation and regulatory details about our WTW legal entities, operating in your country, please refer to our WTW website. It is a regulatory requirement for us to consider our local licensing requirements.

Authors

Harry Syms

Associate Director - Fine Art and Specie, UK

Ruby Chan, Manager, Fine Art, Jewellery and Specie – Asia

Ruby Chan

Manager, Fine Art, Jewellery
and Specie – Asia

(English, Cantonese & Mandarin Speaker)

Contacts

Toni Palmiotto

Head of Specie – USA

Robert Salmon

Director - Fine Art Practice

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