In the first seven months of 2020, the art market outperformed ten major asset classes with Contemporary art achieving the strongest gains. Low interest rates, ongoing digitization, and a growing recognition of art as a portfolio diversifier could further support its prospects.
Rahmaan Hameed
75%
Value increase
- 2 yearsHolding period
Why invest in art?
Investing in art guarantees you less volatily and higher returns than any major stock indexes. On top of that, you also benefit from exclusive access and the enjoyment of art ownership.
39%
Pictorum Capitis Portfolio
Average Return
vs
7.75%
FTSE 100
Average Return
Suzanne R. Gyorgy
Global Head of Art Advisory & Finance, Citi Private Bank
In my experience, when the art market goes up and down, up and down, that’s good for art - volatility has been very good for us dealers, because that’s when people want to buy a hard asset.
Christophe Van De Weghe
Founder of Van De Weghe
Research has shown that fine art can function as a risk-reducing element in a portfolio because of its low correlation to equities or bonds, while also being a real asset, which provides a hedge against inflation.
Jean-Christophe Gerard
Head of Barclays Private Bank EMEA
Art, the highest asset purchase over 2018
$90M
Art Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures) by David Hockney. Sold by Christie's for US $90 million. Most expensive work by a living artist.
Art, the highest asset purchase over 2019
$91.1M
Jeff Koon's 'Rabbit' sculpture. Sold by Christie's for Us $91.1 million. This is officially the world's most expensive piece of art.
Why Pictorum Capitis?
At Pictorum we understand that trust & transparency are the key foundations to all sustainable relationships. So while your dedicated advisor will be on hand keeping you informed on market news, trends & performance, you will also receive an online client account focusing on provenance, authenticity & portfolio management, helping you visualise your market surroundings from day to day.
Team of
Art Experts
Full
Transparency
Access to Exclusive
Artworks
Consistant Double
Digit Returns
No Art Knowledge
Necessary
Recent Exits
Jakob
EMERGING
MID-CAREER
ESTABLISHED
BLUE-CHIP
Jakob has continuously been drawn to creative outputs from an early age. After leaving school, he initially became a tattoo artist before trying his hand at painting. Fast forward to today, Jakob is working as an artist full time and prides himself on incorporating deeper meanings into his work.
Follow The Rabbit, 2018
Value increase
+130%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £2.3k
- Held for6 Months
Inspector Got It, 2019
Value increase
+125%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £2.3k
- Held for14 Months
Stolen Hearts, 2019
Value increase
+75%
- Bought for£2k
- Sold for £3.5k
- Held for8 Months
Pinnochio, 2019
Value increase
+150%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £2.5k
- Held for11 Months
Symble
EMERGING
MID-CAREER
ESTABLISHED
BLUE-CHIP
Born and raised in South London, Symble has honed his craft over the past 15 years. His eye-catching motifs have caught the eye of Damien Hirst and the art fair circuit, having had his work exhibited at Art Basel Miami 2019.
Health is Wealth
Value increase
+128.5%
- Bought for£3.5k
- Sold for £8k
- Held for15 Months
Health is Wealth
Value increase
+200%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £3k
- Held for10 Months
Fashion Never Dies
Value increase
+150%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £2.5k
- Held for17 Months
Tom Fitch
EMERGING
MID-CAREER
ESTABLISHED
BLUE-CHIP
Tom Fitch is a contemporary artist who specialises in fine art and illustration. His wildlife inspired works have been acknowledged and collected by many British music industry artists including Skepta and JME.
A leopard doesn’t change his spots
Value increase
+60%
- Bought for£2.5k
- Sold for £4k
- Held for1 Year
Home is where the heart is
Value increase
+337.5%
- Bought for£4k
- Sold for £17.5k
- Held for2 Years
Home is where the heart is II
Value increase
+27.5%
- Bought for£3k
- Sold for £3.825k
- Held for4 Months
The Lion’s Gaze
Value increase
+53.8%
- Bought for£3.25k
- Sold for £5k
- Held for10 Months
The Deep Blue
Value increase
+75%
- Bought for£2k
- Sold for £3.5k
- Held for1 Year
The Lion’s Pride
Value increase
+20%
- Bought for£1k
- Sold for £2200
- Held for13 Months
65%
Of collectors bought art for investment purposes
81%
Of art professionals bought art for investment purposes
ART, THE SAFEST INVESTMENT?
"In the first seven months of 2020, the art market outperformed ten major asset classes with Contemporary art achieving the strongest gains. Low interest rates, ongoing digitisation, and a growing recognition of art as a portfolio diversifier could further support its prospects"
SUZANNE R GYRORGY
Global Head of Art Advisory & Finance - City Private Bank
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
Matthew Navin
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Belle Shergill
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jenna McDonald
HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS
Nicole Bainov
DIRECTOR OF ADVISORY
Jackson Navin
DIRECTOR OF PRIVATE CLIENT OPERATIONS
How it works
1
Client application
Your initial application will briefly outline potential investment objectives, experiences, capital adequacy & appetite for the investment, helping our advisors assess suitability while guiding you appropriately.
2
Consultation
We understand that every individuals circumstances are entirely relative. Therefore, we assign a dedicated advisor helping to tailor our services & accommodate for your potential investment aims.
3
Presenting a suitable & sustainable strategy
Once fully familiarised with your investment profile, your advisor will present a suitable investment proposal entailing; Term-time, Budget, Risk & Potential growth. Whilst many investors may feel comfortable investing fully at the outset some may prefer to deploy their investment gradually overtime
4
Once you’re a client
Your dedicated advisor will be on hand, working alongside you to ensure your chosen strategy Is implemented successfully. Subsequently, ensuring expectations & achievements are consistently parallel.
5
Portfolio management & system integration
At Pictorum we understand that trust & transparency are the key foundations to all sustainable relationships. So while your dedicated advisor will be on hand keeping you informed on market news, trends & performance, you will also receive an online client account focusing on provenance, authenticity & portfolio management, helping you visualise your market surroundings from day to day.
6
Art logistics
Whether you have made the choice to take delivery of your investment grade artwork, or chosen simply to store it with our team of specialists, we will handle every aspect of the process on your behalf, this includes; Packaging, Shipping, Storage & Installation, allowing for a completely hassle-free process.
7
Portfolio exit
At Pictorum we recognise one of the most integral parts of the journey is realising a return. Our team are committed towards creating a seamless process & will indicate, when an appropriate time to consider selling is. Once we are in agreement we will utilise our extensive network and expertise to ensure the best results can be achieved for our clients.
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FAQ’s
What is the minimum investment level?+
Minimum Investments levels start at £2,000.
What is the minimum holding period?+
The holding period largely depends on the investment outlook of each individual investor. At the minimum, we look to hold works for at least 12 months before materialising any accrued profits.
Does a piece of art have to be original in order to be classed as investment grade art?+
Whilst all works of art sold through our investment model are classified as investment grade, an artwork does not have to be an original to be considered an investment. In fact, over recent years limited editions have shown significant growth, due to lower access points in the market and higher transactional volumes. Consequently, they are now a proven segment of the art market vital in providing higher levels of liquidity due to the lower barrier of entry required by investors and collectors alike.
What are the benefits of investing with Pictorum Capitis?+
In an industry known for its lack of transparency, we pride ourselves in offering a route to market that presents investors of all levels an opportunity to not just believe in our model, but trust and thoroughly understand our investment processes. With many traditional market participants struggling to innovate in an ever-evolving world, we have cemented a forward thinking foundation in our business practices.