Patti Wong
Patti Wong | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Art consultant, former auction house executive |
| Years active | Over 30 years |
| Known for | International chairperson at Sotheby's; co-founder of Patti Wong & Associates |
Patti Wong is a Hong Kong-based art consultant and former executive at an auction house.[1] She previously held the position of international chairperson at Sotheby's, dedicating more than thirty years to the company.[2] Her leadership roles have included chairing Sotheby's Asia and Sotheby's Diamonds, as well as directing the private client services division in London.[3] In January 2023, she co-established the art advisory company Patti Wong & Associates alongside Daryl Wickstrom, another former Sotheby's executive.[2] Their primary client base consists of collectors from Asia.[4]
Early life and education
Wong was born in Hong Kong and initially pursued engineering studies at Haddington School. She holds a degree in monetary economics from the London School of Economics and has also completed a postgraduate diploma specializing in Asian arts. Both of her parents were involved in banking—her mother is Dr Alice Piera Lam Lee Kiu-yue, while her father passed away in 1975. Additionally, her grandfather, Lam Bing-yim, was a co-founder of Hang Seng Bank.
Personal life
Patti is married to Andy Wong, a financier who is the grandson of the founder of the Bank of East Asia. The couple gained recognition for hosting annual Chinese New Year celebrations in London, notable for attracting prominent guests such as Prince Andrew, Jemma Kidd, Nabila Khashoggi, Robert Hanson, and Sophie Anderton.
References
- ↑ Reyburn, Scott (27 June 2023). "Klimt's 'Lady With a Fan' Brings $108.4 Million, Auction Record for the Artist". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chow, Vivienne (12 January 2023). "Former Sotheby's Chairperson Patti Wong Is Launching an Art Advisory Firm for Collectors in Asia". Artnet News. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ "Asia's Most Influential HK – Patti Wong". Tatler Asia. 2021. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
- ↑ Shaw, Anny (12 January 2023). "New business, familiar face: former Sotheby's chairperson Patti Wong launches advisory focused on top Asian collectors". The Art Newspaper. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.