Art Career and Collection Insights

The speaker shares their journey into art collecting, starting in their mid-30s. Initially content with being surrounded by art, they became passionate about owning pieces after their first acquisition. They began their career at a small auction house, Cornfeld, handling works by renowned artists. Later, they joined Sotheby's, where they evaluated English furniture and eventually became a curator for Baron Tyson Bonemisa's vast collection. The speaker organized exhibitions with Soviet museums and later returned to Sotheby's, taking on leadership roles, including managing director and chief auctioneer.

At what age did the narrator start collecting art?

• In their 50s

• In their mid-30s

• In their 40s

• In their 20s

What was the narrator's first significant art purchase?

• A print

• A drawing

• A painting

• A sculpture

Where did the narrator start their career in the art world?

• Cornfeld

• Bonhams

• Christie's

• Sotheby's

Which famous artist's works did the narrator handle at Cornfeld?

• Rembrandt

• Van Gogh

• Picasso

• Da Vinci

What was the narrator's role at Sazer Base in London?

• Collector

• Auctioneer

• Curator

• Evaluator

Which city did the narrator move to after working in London?

• Monte Carlo

• Paris

• New York

• Berlin

Who was Baron Tyson Bonemisa?

• An auctioneer

• A museum director

• A famous artist

• A major art collector

What type of exhibitions did the narrator organize in Switzerland?

• Virtual exhibitions

• Exchange exhibitions

• Solo exhibitions

• Outdoor exhibitions

What position did the narrator hold upon returning to Sotheby's?

• Head of Sales

• Managing Director

• Art Consultant

• Chief Curator

How many additional years did the narrator spend at Sotheby's after returning?

• 11 years

• 15 years

• 8 years

• 5 years