Value in Motion: Market Trends Shaping Today’s Personal Property

Includes a Live Web Event on 06/23/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - 1:00pm to 4:30pm ET

Discover What’s Shaping the Personal Property Market!

Join us virtually for a dynamic lineup of sessions exploring today’s most intriguing corners of the personal property world—no travel required! From the comfort of your home or office, you’ll gain insider insight into the ever-evolving markets driving collectors, dealers, and appraisers alike.

Whether you’re a seasoned appraiser, collector, or simply captivated by the stories behind objects of value, this virtual conference offers a front-row seat to the latest developments in personal property appraisal.

Session Highlights:
Originals: The Appeal and Market of Illustration Art - Step inside the colorful world of illustration art and learn why this once-overlooked category is now commanding serious attention—and prices—at auction.
You’re Wearing That? A Look at Current Trends in Menswear Sales on the Secondary Market - From vintage suits to contemporary streetwear, explore how shifting style preferences and cultural influences are redefining value in men’s fashion.
Photography Market Trends: What’s Hot and What’s Not - Uncover what’s capturing the market’s attention in fine art photography today and which trends are fading out of focus.

Attend from anywhere—connect everywhere. Don’t miss your chance to expand your expertise and network with fellow professionals across the globe!

This event will be recorded.

This program qualifies for 4 hours of CE credit.


Early Bird Rate
Through May 1, 2026          

Regular Rate
May 2, 2026 through June 23, 2026

ASA Member          

$179.00

$199.00

Non-member

$249.00          

$269.00

1:00pm - 1:10pmWelcome and Introductions


1:10pm - 2:15pm

Originals: The Appeal and Market of Illustration Art
Sarahjane Blum | Director of Illustration | Heritage Auctions

Touching on familiar names like Norman Rockwell and Dean Cornwell, as well as artists who are less known to those outside of the Illustration Art community, this talk will provide an overview into the popular, growing collecting field. The interest in the original images used to create the movie posters, paperback and magazine covers, advertising and more that make up the visual language of our culture continues to grow. This talk will help provide insights into how to research original illustration as well as offer an overview of this exciting market.

2:15pm - 3:20pm

You're Wearing That? A Look at Current Trends in Menswear Sales on the Secondary Market 
Deborah Miller, ASA | Owner | Deborah Miller Appraisals, LLC 

Using the Metropolitan Museum of Art's 2025 exhibition "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" as a jumping off point, we will examine what is selling at auction and why, as well as trends in the private marketplace for menswear.


3:20pm - 3:25pmBreak


3:25pm - 4:30pmPhotography Market Trends – What’s Hot and What’s Not
Deborah Rogal | Director, Photographs Department | Swann Galleries

The photography market has become a fast-paced environment of auctions, fairs, and gallery shows, and like many mediums the headlines over the last year have focused on softening sales. But, a deeper look reveals areas of strength and dynamism, notably at entry level price points. Recent trends in sales, changes in the market post-Covid, and reconsiderations of the medium all allow a deeper look at selling trends.


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Sarajane Blum | Director of Illustration | Heritage Auctions

Sarahjane Blum is the Director of Illustration Art at Heritage Auction-- the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer, and the largest for original comic art and illustration art, both in terms of total sales and worldwide records held. She has nearly 20 years of expertise as an art dealer, cultural historian, curator, and writer, and previously co-owned Grapefruit Moon Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Blum is a sought-after speaker, presenting at museums, academic conferences, and national collector events. She co-authored The Art of Pin-Up (Taschen Books, 2014) and has appeared in documentaries exploring Pin-Up Art and Glamour photography.


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Deborah Miller, ASA, ISA, AM | Owner | Deborah Miller Appraisals LLC

Deborah Miller is an appraiser of historic, vintage, and contemporary clothing, accessories, and textiles throughout North America. She is an accredited senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers with a designation in costume & couture, and an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers. Since 2009, she has been a regular textile and costume appraisal specialist on WGBH’s Antiques Roadshow. Ms. Miller has special expertise in 20th and 21st c. fashion, difficult to appraise one-off and unique properties, including those with celebrity association, haute couture, designer archives, very large collections, and rare textiles. Ms. Miller is often engaged as a consulting fashion and textile specialist for auction houses and frequently assists clients in the capacity of a broker for the dispersal of private clothing and textile collections.


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Deborah Rogal | Director, Photographs Department | Swann Galleries

Deborah Rogal joined the Photographs Department at Swann Galleries in 2006, and since 2020 has served as the department's Director. She has presided over numerous sales of private collections of photo books and rare photographs, including the 70th anniversary sale, a celebration of the first photography auction not only at Swann but in the US, works from the estate of Evelyne Z. Daitz, and the Virginia Zabriskie Collection. Deborah works closely with collectors throughout the consignment and buying process, often traveling to visit collections. Her wide-ranging responsibilities also include market analysis, scholarly research, and writing. Deborah has lectured about collecting and is an expert on the PBS television show Antiques Roadshow. She has wide-ranging expertise but holds special interest in Depression-era photography and photo books from all periods.
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