About

With over a decade of experience in post-war and contemporary art sales, Astrid Rosetti Firmenich has advised private and institutional clients worldwide on collecting and art investment. In 2019, she founded Rosetti Firmenich Art Advisory (RFAA) to provide independent, impartial advice in a complex market. Astrid focuses on helping clients navigate every phase of their collections — from acquisition and due diligence to long‐term strategy.

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Prior to launching RFAA, Astrid held roles at Hauser & Wirth, Sotheby’s, and Deutsche Bank’s art collection, where she managed acquisitions, valuations, and collection stewardship. She holds a Master’s degree in Art History from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art and the University of Manchester.

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Philanthropy is central to Astrid’s commitment to art. She serves on the Firmenich Family Philanthropic Foundation committee and a devoted supporter of art through her global activities with international art institutions. Astrid is a member of the Professional Advisors to the International Art Market (PAIAM), a Research Member of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC), and an active participant in the Association of Women in the Arts (AWITA). She also sits on Convelio’s Fine Art Advisory Board.

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Alongside her advisory work, Astrid is Course Leader for Alternative Investments and Art Consulting at Sotheby’s Institute of Art and lectures on the MA in Art Business at Kingston University London. She is also a regular lecturer at Hubei University, China, and a frequent guest speaker at UCL, Durham University, and Kingston Business School.

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Beyond these roles, Astrid is an Editorial Member of Future — Journal of Cultural Sustainability and Artistic Innovation, and an art columnist for Bilan, the leading Swiss business magazine, where she offers expert commentary on the art market.