Sotheby’s Financial Services

Sotheby’s Financial Services

Empowering great collectors with financial flexibility

S otheby’s Financial Services (SFS) is an asset-based lending service. We enable clients to unlock the value of their fine art, collectible cars and other passion assets.

Our approach is fueled by Sotheby’s specialist expertise, data and market insights. With unparalleled knowledge of the value of fine art and luxury goods, our underwriting process is centered on one’s collection.

We are the only asset-based lender with access to institutional capital at scale, offering loans up to $250 million. We have originated more than $10 billion in loans since our inception.

Some clients use our services to fund future acquisitions. Others use the capital to pay estate taxes or facilitate traditional investments. Whatever your goals, we can help.

Core Product Offerings
Services & Expertise
Loan Process

We have partnered with clients across locations, collecting interests and backgrounds to empower a wide range of wealth strategies and collecting objectives. The below illustrative case studies outline a few of these strategies and how financing a collection can provide flexibility across a diverse range of goals.

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Our Team

Americas
Europe
Asia
Americas
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Scott Milleisen
Global Head of Lending, Sotheby’s Financial Services
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Ron Elimelekh
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Capital Officer
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Andrew D. Goldberg
SVP | Head of Collectible Cars
New York
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Eliza Cuddy
VP | Lending Specialist, Americas
New York
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Matt Conway
VP | Lending Specialist, Americas
New York
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Fatima Ali
VP, Assistant General Counsel, SFS
New York
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Nicholas Ricotta
AVP | Lending Specialist, Americas
New York
Europe
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Chris Hughes
Director | Lending Specialist, Europe
London
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Jessica Morley
Director, Lending Specialist
London
Asia
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Yeon Song
Director | Lending Specialist, Asia
Singapore
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Jessica Liu
Deputy Director | Lending Specialist, Asia
Hong Kong
Important Information
Key Risks

This material has been prepared for informational purposes only. It does not provide investment advice or any advice regarding the purchase and/or sale of any artwork. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it. It is not a recommendation to purchase or sell artwork nor is it to be used to value any artwork. Individuals must independently evaluate particular artwork, artwork investments and strategies, and should seek the advice of an appropriate third-party advisor. 

Sotheby’s Financial Services, Inc. (“SFS”) and its affiliates do not provide tax or legal advice. Individuals are urged to consult their personal tax or legal advisors to understand the tax and legal consequences of any actions, including any implementation of any strategies or investments described herein. Individuals should also consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning and their attorney for matters involving trust and estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropic planning and other legal matters.

All loans by SFS are subject to the underwriting standards and independent approval of SFS. Loans may not be available in all locations. Rates, terms, and programs are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply. The information contained herein should not be construed as a commitment to lend.

Non-Reliance

No representation or warranty should be made with regard to any computations, graphs, tables, diagrams or commentary in this material, which are provided for illustration/ reference purposes only. SFS does not accept any liability for any loss or damage (whether direct or indirect) arising out of the use of all or any part of this material. The views, opinions, estimates and strategies expressed in this material constitute our judgment based on current market conditions and are subject to change without notice. SFS assumes no duty to update any information in this material in the event that such information changes.

Legal Entity & Regulatory Information

Sotheby’s Financial Services California, Inc. is a licensed California Finance Lender (6030237). Loans made or arranged pursuant to a California Financing Law license.

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