Art Investment
Why Invest In Art?
Investing in art involves allocating funds towards the acquisition of artworks with the objective of generating financial returns. Art can be purchased from galleries, artists, art fairs, or through auctions. Investing in art can be advantageous for several reasons:
Portfolio Diversification
Art investment provides an opportunity to diversify investment portfolios beyond traditional assets like stocks and bonds. Art has a low correlation with other financial markets, which means its value often moves independently.
Financial Gain
Art has the potential to appreciate in value over time, allowing investors to generate a return on their investment. Some artworks, particularly those created by renowned artists, have shown significant appreciation in value over the years.
Tangible Asset
Unlike many other forms of investments, art is a tangible asset that can be enjoyed aesthetically. Investors can display the artwork, derive personal pleasure from it, and potentially add aesthetic value to their living or working spaces.
Emotional Value
Art has the potential to evoke emotions, tell stories, and create meaningful connections. Owning artwork that resonates with you personally can bring joy and emotional fulfilment, making it more than just a financial investment.
“Art gives its owners the pleasure of looking at it on their wall, and no rate of inflation can take that away. It is both an investment and a form of consumption, and the latter is quite protected against any macroeconomic conditions.”
Our Process
How Does It Work?
Finding Iconic Artists
Our team identifies renowned and iconic artists with a proven track record and investment potential.
Purchasing The Art
We facilitate the acquisition of carefully selected artworks, ensuring fair prices and authentic transactions.
Securitizing the Artwork
The acquired artworks are transformed into investment-grade assets, enabling investors to have the full ownership of the artwork.
Potential Returns
As market conditions evolve, investors have the option to sell their artwork, and we facilitate the sales process, maximizing liquidity and potential returns.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Art investment differs from other options as it combines financial potential with aesthetic value and cultural significance. Unlike stocks or bonds, art offers a tangible and enjoyable asset that can appreciate in value over time.
When selecting artworks for investment, consider factors such as the artist’s reputation and track record, the artwork’s artistic merit and historical significance, its condition and authenticity, the rarity and scarcity of the piece, the current market demand for the artist’s work, and the potential for future appreciation. Evaluating these factors can help you make informed decisions and choose artworks with the potential for long-term value growth.
Determining the potential return on investment for a specific art piece is challenging as the art market is unpredictable. Factors to consider include the artist’s reputation, past sales records, market trends, and the artwork’s uniqueness. Researching historical prices, consulting art experts, and analyzing market demand can provide insights.
We will evaluate the artwork’s condition, authenticity, market demand, and potential for future appreciation. We will request additional documentation, provenance, and expert opinions to validate the artwork. We will make an offer based on our assessment and the prevailing market conditions.
About
AFFLUENCE THROUGH EXCELLENCE
At SVN Capital, we are proud to add value to the market through our unique product offerings, and contemporary art investment is no exception. Due to its historic resilience to economic uncertainty and impressive gains in 2022, art is fast becoming a desirable high-performance asset.
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Why Choose Us?
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By choosing us for art investment, clients can leverage our expertise, access exclusive opportunities, and benefit from our comprehensive and client-centric approach. We aim to provide a rewarding and successful art investment journey that aligns with our clients’ financial goals and aspirations.
End-to-End Management
From providing expert knowledge and advice to guiding you through the sales process, your dedicated advisor will ensure that you experience the absolute best the art world has to offer.
Transparent Fees
As a performance-driven business, the compensation is structured according to investment returns, with a simple 20% fee charged on profits earned.
Privileged Access
With expert knowledge and deep industry connections, our acquisitions team have unrivalled access to the Contemporary art world and are dedicated to sourcing the highest-quality investment art for our clients.
Proprietary Research
Our in-house research team and board of specialists have designed and executed exhaustive investment research for each potential artwork and applied insider knowledge for the benefit of each of our clients.
Stefan Terry
Founder & CEO
Stefan is a multi-award-winning mentor with a prolific track record for developing and mentoring the best talent in the industry. Stefan has spent over 16 years in the industry and has devoted his entire career to guiding people to the peak of their potential. Despite his role as CEO, Stefan remains hands-on and continues to manage his clients, which he has always enjoyed.
Our Team
Meet The Team
Bob Bhowmik
COO
Having originally studied for a degree in mechanical engineering, Bob made a career decision to enter the world of banking shortly after leaving university. Almost two decades later, Bob’s remit as Chief Operating Officer of SVN Capital is to combine the precision approach of an engineer along with his enviable success in the financial sector.
Rishi Taylor
Art Investment Director
Sotheby’s and Christie’s trained, Rishi Taylor has been managing the advisory team working with family offices and wealth managers for the past six years. Previously in Asset Management, Rishi ensures the delivery of specialist advice to our clients, supporting in the identification and sourcing art with the highest level of investment potential.
Track Record
Recent Offerings
Banksy
Girl with Balloon (Unsigned)
| Purchase Price | £55,000 |
| Sale Price | £102,500 |
| ROI | (2 Years & 9 Months) 86.4% |
Andy Warhol
Superman
| Purchase Price | £200,000 |
| Sale Price | £250,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 3 months) 25% |
Banksy
Girl With Balloon (Purple)
| Purchase Price | £600,000 |
| Sale Price | £750,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 9 months) 25% |
Yayoi Kusama
Flowers
| Purchase Price | £21,000 |
| Sale Price | £29,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 3 months) 38.1% |
Banksy
Choose Your Weapon (Dark Blue) AP
| Purchase Price | $75,000 |
| Sale Price | $100,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 6 months) 33.33% |
Harland Miller
Tonight We Make History
| Purchase Price | £43,000 |
| Sale Price | £67,000 |
| ROI | (3 Years) 55.8% |
Damien Hirst
Methamphetamine
| Purchase Price | £25,500 |
| Sale Price | £40,014.29 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 3 Months) 56.9% |
Banksy
Flying Copper (Unsigned)
| Purchase Price | £20,000 |
| Sale Price | £26,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 3 Months) 30% |
Banksy
Kate Moss
| Purchase Price | £75,000 |
| Sale Price | £165,000 |
| ROI | (1 Year & 1 Month) 120% |
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