Collector Stories
Behind every acquisition is a story.
Collectors of Epps Fine Art don’t simply purchase artwork — they invest in legacy assets that shape the identity of their estates and organizations. Each story reflects not only the beauty of the piece, but the vision, trust, and discernment of the collector.
Royalty & Global Estates
In Fort Lauderdale, international royalty integrated Epps’ work into a waterfront estate valued at over $20 million. The scale and rarity of the acquisition positioned the piece as more than décor — it became a symbolic marker of heritage, tradition, and permanence.
European Patrons
Across Spain, a discerning collector invested over $10,000 into a single large-scale work. The acquisition transformed the architectural rhythm of the residence, embedding timeless American fine art into a European tradition of collecting.
Institutions of Power
A financial institution in St. Louis acquired two 48x72-inch works, installed directly above the boardroom where generational decisions are made. The presence of monumental landscapes reframes the space — reminding leaders that even in commerce, vision must be expansive.
Technology & Innovation Leaders
North of Seattle, a Microsoft executive commissioned a signature work that now anchors his family estate. His wife, who first encountered the piece in Bellevue, described it as “the window I didn’t know my home was missing.” It now stands as a permanent fixture in their family’s daily life.
Estate-Level Collectors
Some collectors curate entire collections of eight or more works — one for each private suite, library, and gathering room. These collections transform personal estates into private galleries, where art serves as a mirror of legacy and vision.
South Beach to Key Biscayne
One Miami collector purchased four monumental works in person, which Epps personally crated and delivered to his estate. From there, the works were transported by yacht to his second residence in Panama — a true testament to art traveling across borders and generations.
New York Exclusivity
During an exclusive Pier 94 showing, a collector commissioned a custom diptych — two panels running flush together — to create a single five-by-eight-foot metal work. Its subtle curvature echoed the grandeur of their 24-foot entrance hall in New York City, where it remains a defining feature of the estate.
Celebrity Collectors
Among high-profile collectors is Jack Penrod, the visionary behind Nikki Beach. His personal acquisition affirms what insiders know: Epps’ work resonates with those who understand lifestyle as legacy.
Discretion & Privacy
These stories represent only a glimpse. The majority of Epps Fine Art acquisitions are conducted privately, with collectors requesting NDAs and confidentiality to protect both their estates and their legacy investments. What is public is but the tip of the iceberg.
An Invitation
Each collector’s story is unique — yet all share a common thread: the recognition that Epps Fine Art is not simply photography, but a legacy asset class designed to transcend generations.