Claudia Worthington Hess

Claudia Worthington Hess is a senior art professional with extensive experience in the art industry. She is a Senior Art Appraiser, Author, and Art Advisor with AAA (Appraisers Association of America) accreditation and an MBA.1

Professional Background

Claudia is the owner of Hess Art Advisory & Appraisal Group, which provides art advisory services and valuations for various needs including insurance, marital, estate, and donations.1 She has been working in this capacity since January 2010, specializing in personal property appraisals.1

Her expertise spans several areas:

• Digital art
• NFT-attached art
• Blue chip investment art
• Art collections
• Personal property valuation

Education and Skills

Claudia's educational background is diverse and international:

• BA in Germanic Languages from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• French Language studies at Université Paris-Sorbonne
• Business studies at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
• MBA in International Marketing from Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Appraisal Studies in Fine and Decorative Arts from NYU SPCS1

She is multi-lingual, which enhances her ability to work with international clients and analyze global art markets.1

Career Highlights

• Over 43 years of experience in the Art Industry
• Teaches Korean art professionals about digital art appraising (2024)
• Featured on NPR's Marketplace radio program for NFT coverage (2023)
• Speaker at various events, including the Arts Club Chicago on NFTs (2023)
• Board Member of Oakland Art Murmur (2015)
• Started an Art Travel and Adventure business (2019)1

Claudia Worthington Hess is known for her tech-savvy approach, client-oriented service, and warm professional personality. Her work philosophy is summarized as: "Listen, probe, evaluate, collaborate, prove, and deliver!"1