Pre-Event Survey — The Real Truth About... Collectibles

Before the evening, take two minutes to tell us where you are on your own collecting journey. Your answers will shape the conversation on the night.

Your name

Where do you sit in this space?

I collect seriously — it's a deliberate part of my wealth

I collect for the love of it, not as an investment

I own a few pieces, bought here and there

Curious and early — I haven't bought anything yet

I work in the sector — dealer, gallery, auction house or advisory

Which categories interest you most?

Which areas are you most curious about?

When you buy a collectible, is it for love or for the return?

For love — any return is a bonus

For the return — it's an asset like any other

Genuinely torn — I want both

What would make this evening most valuable for you?

Understanding how the market actually works

Knowing where to start, and who to trust

Getting a read on where value is emerging

Meeting other collectors and investors

Leaving with a specific next step or introduction

No particular agenda — happy to go with the flow

Our panellists

Sowmya Kotha (Deutsche Bank Private Bank) — Global Head of Strategic Lending, working with private clients on bespoke financing across a range of asset classes.

Bojana Popovic (Anarchy Art Club) — Co-Founder of a collectors' circle focused on blue-chip art, and a former specialist in Christie's Post-War and Contemporary Art Department.

Harvey Cammell (Bonhams) — Deputy Chairman of Bonhams UK and Global Director of Valuations and Private Collections.

Daniel Etherton (Decipher) — Founder of an independent advisory and arts consultancy spanning art, music, sport and luxury, and formerly of Christie's.