Allan Schwartzman and Philip Hoffman, principals of Schwartzman& and The Fine Art Group, respectively, are collaborating on key business initiatives to provide enhanced advisory services to existing and future clients. By leveraging the complementary skills and resources of their two firms, Allan and Philip are uniquely positioned to address the needs of an everchanging market for both multigenerational and emerging collectors, in addition to artists and institutions. Specific areas of collaboration include services ranging from valuations and collection development to investment opportunities and philanthropic giving, among others.
The idea of a potential collaboration between the two firms gathered steam when Jan Prasens was appointed Deputy Chairman of The Fine Art Group in September 2021. During his more than two decades at Sotheby’s, Jan worked closely with Allan Schwartzman and was eager to explore ways to work together. While the collaboration does not include any financial investment or ownership stake in each other’s firms, The Fine Art Group’s New York-based team shares space with Schwartzman& in their West 22nd Street offices in Chelsea.
January 12, 2023: Announcing the launch of Patti Wong & Associates, an art advisory firm focused on Asian collectors operating at the highest level. Founded by Patti Wong and Daryl Wickstrom, the firm will address the needs of both established and new clients based principally in Asia across their collecting pursuits — from Impressionist, Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, to Chinese Works of Art, Chinese Paintings, Jewelry, Watches and Wine.
Patti Wong & Associates is also pleased to announce a partnership with The Fine Art Group and CEO Philip Hoffman to provide enhanced advisory services on an international scale. While The Fine Art Group will make an investment in Patti Wong & Associates, the two firms will maintain their independence and, through this arrangement, will work closely together on key initiatives and opportunities, drawing on their complementary skill sets and services. Remarking on his joint collaboration with Patti Wong and Allan Schwartzman, Philip stated, “The network that we are creating with The Fine Art Group, Patti Wong & Associates and Schwartzman& is truly international, and our complementary services and share ethos can provide unique benefit to our existing and future clients.” And Patti noted, “I am delighted to once again have the opportunity to collaborate with my former colleague, Allan Schwartzman, through his relationship with The Fine Art Group.”