Art, Finance, and Investment

BySotheby's Institute of Art

Business

Beginner

An introductory course examining art as an asset class, investment vehicle and area of financial innovation through expert-led sessions and market analysis.

About this course

The course explores how art is used in wealth management, investment funds, lending and alternative investment. It also considers tokenisation and fractionalisation, including the effects of technological change on the art market. Sessions combine current perspectives from guest speakers working in art and finance with analytical tools and methodologies for examining market performance, dynamics and recent developments in art finance and investment.

What you'll learn

  • Use analytical tools to examine the performance and dynamics of the art market.
  • Evaluate the potential risks and returns associated with art investment.
  • Explain the role of art as an asset class within wealth management and investment.
  • Assess how tokenisation, fractionalisation and other digital developments are affecting the global art market.

Is this course right for you?

Listed at Beginner level, the course is intended as an introduction to art finance and investment. It may suit learners seeking an overview of the field, with participation centred on expert-led sessions, current market discussion and the introduction of analytical methods.

Class teacher

  • Anders Petterson

    Class teacher

Where this course runs

  • Selected class

    30 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3EE

    London WC1B 3EE

    Nearest station: Bloomsbury

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Upcoming classes

2 classes

Selected date

Mon 16 Nov 2026

10:00 – 16:00 • 5 days

£1,950

30 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury

Anders PettersonClass teacher
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Other available dates

  • Mon 19 Apr 2027

    10:00 – 16:00 • 5 days

    30 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury

    Anders Petterson

    £1,950

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19 Apr 2027
Monday
10:00 - 16:00
Short course5 days
AndersPetterson
30 Bedford SquareLondon WC1B 3EE
£1,950.00
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    5 days
    30 Bedford Square
    5 daysMon 10:00£1,950
    AndersPetterson30 Bedford Square
    AndersPetterson
    £1,950
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    5 days
    30 Bedford Square
    5 daysMon 10:00£1,950
    AndersPetterson30 Bedford Square
    AndersPetterson
    £1,950

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