With more than 25 years of experience in the art world, Katie has held senior specialist roles at leading auction houses including Bonhams and Christie’s Los Angeles. At Bonhams, she launched and led stand-alone Western Art sales, and at Christie’s she specialized in California and Western art. She also brings extensive experience as a fine-art appraiser, advising private and institutional collectors on appraisals, acquisitions, estates, and collections. Katie is a Certified Appraiser with the Appraisers Association of America and is USPAP compliant.
Since joining John Moran Auctioneers in 2024, Katie has led the Fine Art department across California, American and Western Art, Modern and Contemporary Art, Prints and Multiples, and Ultra-Contemporary Art. She is passionate about connecting collectors and institutions with exceptional works and helping clients navigate every stage of the auction process.
John Moran Auctioneers is a full-service auction house in the Greater Los Angeles area, specializing in fine and decorative art, jewelry, and fine furnishings. Working with clients and property nationwide, Moran’s provides auction consignment, estate liquidation, appraisal and valuation, and collection-advising services, offering a personalized, boutique approach tailored to each client. With a focus on approachability, transparency, and honesty, Moran’s works closely with sellers to develop the right strategy for everything from a single important artwork to an entire collection.
In this episode, we discuss:
-What collecting trends Katie is seeing recently
-Katie’s expert tips for how people can start collecting
-How collections are marketed for auction sale at John Moran
