Valerie Westcott, Photo: Citi

By Mackie Healy, Art Market Views contributor

Valerie Westcott has joined Citi Private Bank’s Art Advisory & Finance Group as Vice President and Art Advisor, specializing in American and 19th Century European art. She has been with an independent art consulting business since 2006. Previously she worked at Sotheby’s from 1994-2005.

Westcott’s position is a new addition to the Citi’s Art Advisory team of seven art finance professionals.  She reports to Suzanne Gyorgy, Head of Citi Private Bank’s Art Advisory and Finance Group. The Art Advisory & Finance Group at Citi Private Bank assists clients in navigating the art market and advises on personal acquisition strategies in private collections. They provide collection management services, estate and philanthropic planning and offer financing using artwork as collateral.