Art as an Investment and Wealth Strategy: Tuscany Masterclass
Course overview
Where Art, Capital, and Legacy Intersect
Since the Renaissance, banking and art have been connected in ways that reshaped human history — nowhere more profoundly than in Siena, Tuscany. This June, we invite you to Palazzo Alessi in the medieval heart of Colle di Val d’Elsa for an exclusive masterclass designed for discerning collectors, private principals, and advisors.
This two-day immersion offers more than aesthetic appreciation and approaches art as a rigorous asset class—examining historical price trajectories, valuation methodologies, and the strategic role of Freeports in achieving private office–grade tax efficiency, dynasty planning, and multi-generational stewardship. Between networking aperitivos and guided excursions to nearby Siena, we will bridge the world of sophisticated wealth preservation with the profound joy of collecting con cuore.
Refine your portfolio’s edge while experiencing the quintessence of Tuscan life—where the legacies of the past meet the strategic imperatives of the future.
Programme Lead
David Campbell Lester brings a uniquely integrated perspective shaped by private wealth management, media, and art investment. As Chairman of DCL Capital LLC and DCL Private Office, a CBS and CNBC financial commentator, best-selling author, and Christie’s Education lecturer, David unites analytical discipline with cultural fluency. His approach transforms collecting from a passion into a structured, enduring legacy—a synthesis of financial intelligence and aesthetic conviction.
Participants Will Gain Insight Into:
Art’s historical performance as an asset class
Structuring ownership and storage for discretion and control
Leveraging Freeports for long-term planning and flexibility
Integrating art into private banking and family office strategies
Siena’s enduring legacy as the cradle where banking and art first joined.
Who Should Participate?
Designed for private collectors, principals, and advisors, this exclusive two-day program moves beyond aesthetic appreciation to consider art as a disciplined asset class.
The Dates
11 - 12 June 2026
Fees
€2500 (travel and accommodation are not included)
Includes:
two days workshop
Networking aperitivi
local tour of Siena
Supper at Palazzo Alessi
Meet Your Speaker
David Campbell Lester
David is Chairman of DCL Private Office, a CBS, CNBC, CTV and other news financial expert and writer, best-selling personal finance author, and Christie’s Education lecturer. He advises high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth strategy, art investment, and long-term capital stewardship, combining private banking principles with cultural and financial intelligence.
