Alexandre Gertsman Contemporary Art hosted private reception for Winston Art Group and U.S. Trust, accompanied by Mr. Gertsman’s comments about the contemporary Russian art market and its business side. His co-hostess was Elizabeth von Hapsburg, Winston Art Group’s Managing Director, who is also on the advisory committee of the Museum of Art & Design, while Deborah Larrison, Managing Director of U.S. Trust, spoke about the long-standing collaboration between her company and Winston Art Group.

Winston Art Group is the nation's leading independent art appraisal and advisory firm, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Palm Beach, Denver, Houston, Geneva, London, and Tel Aviv. Independent of any auction house or dealer, Winston specializes in confidential and objective appraisal services and advice on the acquisition or disposal of all fine and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. U.S. Trust, subsidiary of Bank of America, a long-standing financial partner of the Winston Art Group, has been operating since 1853, when it became back then the first company in the nation to transact the business of a trust institution. It provides investment management, wealth structuring, and credit and lending services to clients.

Hand-flavored Russian and Ukrainian vodka, provided by Mr. Gertsman, had been served!