Simon de Pury chats about his new book and the contemporary art market

In this week’s episode of the ArtTactic Podcast, we speak with
Simon de Pury, a London-based art dealer and adviser, author of the
new book The Auctioneer: Adventures in the Art Trade and both the
former Chairman of Sotheby’s Europe and the former owner and
co-founder of Phillips de Pury. First, Simon tells us about his new
book and what inspired him to write it at this time. Then, he
reflects on the time just before he left Sotheby’s and what
prompted him to leave to ultimately establish Phillips de Pury.
Also, Simon reveals some of the advantages of Phillips de Pury
being a smaller auction house in relation to Christie’s and
Sotheby’s. Further, he gives his impressions on the development of
the online art market and where he sees it heading in the future.
Lastly, Simon identifies some exciting contemporary art scenes
across the world, shares what he believes to be the mood of the
contemporary art market at this moment and offers important advice
to emerging art collectors.