About the speaker

María Sancho-Arroyo is a renowned expert in the art market with over 30 years of international experience. She began her career at the National Museum of Catalan Art (MNAC) in Barcelona and the Louvre in Paris, before settling in London, where she worked for more than two decades at Sotheby’s, the prestigious international auction house. There, she gained deep knowledge of market dynamics, with a particular focus on business strategy and collector relations.

She is currently an adjunct professor at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in New York, where she teaches courses on the dynamics of the international art market and art auctions. She combines teaching with research, consulting, and speaking at international conferences on art market trends.

She is the author of several publications, including Investment or Passion? A Guide to Navigating the Art Market) (Deusto, Grupo Planeta). She is a regular contributor to Il Giornale dell’Arte and Artealdia.com, a member of The International Art Market Studies, and actively involved in art-related charitable initiatives.