David Sleeman and Brian Ward of Winston Art Group will present this month's topic: Valuations of Wine, Art, and Collectibles.

David brings more than 16 years of experience in the art world to Winston Art Group. David is on the Steering Committee of Professional Affiliates for the Appraisers Association of America, and has served on the Inland Marine Underwriting Association Arts and Records Committee. He lectures extensively around the country at museums, corporations, art fairs, and to private collectors. Additionally, he has taught at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art, in New York. David will discuss appraising art and collectibles and art as an asset class.

Brian has been in the collectibles industry for 13 years. At Winston Art Group, Brian conducts appraisals of fine and rare wine collections for all purposes, in addition to assisting with sales, acquisitions, inventory and collection management for clients with wine collections. Brian will discuss valuations of wine collections and the current wine market.