12. How the Art Market really works w/ Laura Bertilotti

In this episode of Women & Law, we host a conversation with Laura Bertilotti, head of the French Desk at Asserson, based in Tel Aviv. She previously served as General Counsel of Sotheby’s France, one of the most prestigious auction houses. She also teaches Art Law at LUISS Guido Carli in Rome and at Sciences Po Law School in Paris. Drawing from this experience, she takes us inside the legal world of the international art market, explaining how art auctions work, the role of lawyers within auction houses, and the due-diligence processes that underpin high-value art transactions.The conversation also explores one of the most complex areas of Art Law: artworks connected to World War II provenance. Laura discusses how the legacy of wartime spoliations continues to influence the art market today and the legal challenges that arise when potentially disputed works resurface.An episode that sheds light on the legal structures behind the circulation of art, where history, culture, and international law constantly intersect.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-law--6724381/support.