Sotheby’s New Comms Chief, Freeman’s New Old Masters Head, and More: Industry Moves for August 5, 2026

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in On Balance, the ARTnews newsletter about the art market and beyond. Sign up here to receive it every Wednesday.Happy Wednesday! Here’s a round-up of who’s moving and shaking in the art trade this week.Sotheby’s Taps Christie’s Veteran as Communications Chief: Natasha Le Bel, formerly global head of communications at Christie’s, has been named Sotheby’s chief communications off