Factors that inform estimates

UBS Art Advisory Specialist, Rachel Peart, sits down with Emily Kaplan, Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist, Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie’s, to dive deeper on how auction estimates, reserves, and guarantees are set and used strategically. They examine bidder psychology and key valuation factors supported by notable examples. The episode closes with spring 2026 season highlights, led by three works from Agnes Gund’s collection and a major minimalism collection.