What’s Trending with Collectibles?

In 2025, hobbyists, investors and passion collectors appear as enthusiastic as ever to build expansive collections of high-value collectible property. From coins and sports memorabilia to handbags and paleontological materials like dinosaur fossils, many different types of property are available to the enthusiastic collector. As the markets for acquiring, selling and reproducing collectibles evolve, we’ve seen an increase in the sophistication, diligence and planning that owners are taking with these materials from a legal perspective. Although generally categorized with art, and sold by some of the same art world dealers and vendors, concepts applicable to art can’t be “plug and played” for collectibles generally as other types of collectibles demand their distinct industry considerations. 

In this Wealth Management article, Diana Wierbicki, chair of the firm’s Art & Cultural Property practice, and partner Amanda Rottermund explore the growing legal complexities facing today’s collectors as the market for high-value collectibles continues to expand. While often treated like fine art, these objects require distinct legal considerations around condition, provenance, intellectual property and use. The authors outline key industry-specific issues that collectors, fiduciaries and legal practitioners must navigate to ensure properly structured transactions and risk management. 

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