About
AGOPIAN art advisory
AGOPIAN art advisory is a bespoke art advisory firm that helps seasoned and new collectors build art collections of Post-War and Contemporary Art. We provide tailored services to our private, corporate, estate and nonprofit clients worldwide, offering sophisticated market insight and comprehensive expertise in art acquisitions, sales, and collection development all from an independent perspective.
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Leveraging the founder's 25+ years of industry expertise, we offer our clients access to top-tier artworks and provide expert services in building their collections, appraisals, and estate planning. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized experiences with strategic precision, seamless execution and the utmost discretion.
Expertise
Aileen Agopian
Founder and Principal
Aileen Agopian, founder and principal of AGOPIAN art advisory, has over 25 years of experience at the pinnacle of the fine art market, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the world of Contemporary Art. She is an executive member of the Association of Professional Art Advisors (APAA) and an Accredited Member of the Appraisers Association of America.
Before founding her art advisory firm in 2016, Aileen enjoyed a distinguished career at Sotheby’s, where she served as International Senior Vice President and Specialist of Contemporary Art in New York, and co-headed Contemporary Sales in Doha, Qatar. A key highlight of her tenure at Sotheby’s was facilitating the acquisition of Andy Warhol’s Liz #3 (1963) for $32 million in November 2014. This transaction played a pivotal role in the subsequent donation of 42 contemporary artworks from the Edlis Neeson Collection, valued at the time at $500 million, to the Art Institute of Chicago—the largest gift in the institution’s history. Prior to Sotheby’s, Aileen served as the Director of Contemporary Art Auctions at Phillips in New York for 10 years, and earlier in her career, she was Sales Director at White Cube Gallery in London, working closely with renowned artists such as Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin.​​​
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​A highly regarded auctioneer, Aileen has conducted auctions for both Sotheby’s and Phillips, and continues to lead charity auctions worldwide. She is a frequent participant in panel discussions and lectures on the global art market, most recently serving as a guest lecturer at the Graduate Center, CUNY.
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​​In addition to her professional work, Aileen has been an art advisory board member for the Coalition for the Homeless since 2010 and a board member of The Feminist Institute, an online archive dedicated to feminist scholarship, since 2016. Aileen holds a BA in Art History and French Literature from Tufts University, where she graduated Cum Laude, and a Master’s degree in Post-War and Contemporary Art from Sotheby’s Institute in London.
Annabelle Brody
Art Advisory Associate
Annabelle joined AGOPIAN art advisory in 2023. She began her career at Christie’s in the American Art department. Following her tenure at Christie’s, Annabelle worked as an assistant to Barbara Gladstone at Gladstone Gallery in New York. In this role, she adeptly managed administrative tasks and created sales offers, managed viewings, prepared exhibition spaces, and assisted clients. Additionally, she played a crucial role in planning and executing exhibitions and related events, liaising with museums, institutions, and private collectors to facilitate loans, consignments, and appraisals.
Annabelle is an active member of the Junior Associates at the Museum of Modern Art and the Apollo Circle at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She also serves on the Center for Public Service Council at Tulane University. Annabelle holds a BA in Art History from Tulane University and a Master’s Degree in Modern and Contemporary Art and the Market from Christie’s Education.
