Carina Villinger

Carina Villinger serves as the Head of 20th Century Design at Sotheby's since April 2023, bringing extensive expertise in art and design. Previous roles include membership on the Board of Directors for the Appraisers Association of America and ownership of Artes Advisory, LLC, both held from June 2021 to September 2023. Carina held significant positions at Christie's, including Specialist Head of the 20th Century Design Department and Senior Vice President from October 2004 to January 2018. Additional experience includes working as a Design Specialist at Phillips and a Freelance Writer for Condé Nast International, covering art and design for notable publications. Carina's early career involved editorial responsibilities at Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and various roles at Sotheby's and the Vitra Design Museum. Educational credentials comprise an RSA Diploma in Fine and Decorative Arts from Christie's Education and a Diploma in Economics from The University of Bonn.