Sterling | Teel Capital is a premier independent art advisory and appraisal firm founded by Liz Sterling and Tina Teel. With over five decades of combined experience in the international art market, they provide strategic, personalized guidance to private collectors, estates, family offices, museums, and institutions worldwide. Their expertise spans acquisitions, valuations, collection management, and philanthropic planning, with a proven record of managing and advising on more than $2 billion in art assets.

Liz Sterling is recognized for her leadership in high-value acquisitions and valuations, advising prominent collectors and institutions on building and managing distinguished collections. Tina Teel complements this expertise with her deep knowledge of global markets, financial structuring, and legacy planning, and is widely regarded for crafting innovative solutions to complex transactions and long-term strategies. Together, they have built Sterling | Teel Capital into a trusted partner for navigating the art world with discretion and insight.

The firm’s leadership is further strengthened by Chapin Carson, Advisor for Senior Business Development, who brings over 30 years of experience at Sotheby’s and a record of more than $1 billion in landmark sales, and Allison Whiting, Advisor for Museum and Non-Profit Institutional Services, a former Director of Museum Services at Christie’s with three decades of experience advising institutions and overseeing more than $1.2 billion in institutional sales.

With this collective expertise, Sterling | Teel Capital provides tailored and sophisticated solutions across the art market. The firm advises clients on acquisitions, valuations, and private sales, while also supporting institutional and museum partnerships, deaccessioning strategies, and philanthropic initiatives. In every engagement, Sterling | Teel Capital upholds the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and trust.