Emily Kaplan
Senior Vice President and Senior Specialist of Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie's, co-head of the 20th Century Evening Sale, with expertise in abstract expressionism, pop, and minimalism and over 15 years in the auction world.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 36min
Art Advisory: Before the Hammer - How Estimates, Guarantees, and Strategy Shape the Auction Room
Emily Kaplan, Senior VP and specialist in Postwar and Contemporary Art at Christie’s, shares auction-room strategy and valuation expertise. She explores how estimates and reserves are set and used, bidder psychology and examples where bold estimates drove results. Highlights include Agnes Gund’s Rothko, a rare Twombly, and a notable minimalism collection entering the spring sales.
