ArtPawn provides short-term capital secured by eligible artworks, without a forced sale, public listing or monthly interest payments.
Up to 50% of appraised value·Up to 12 months·15% flat reclaim fee·Insured third-party custody
No public listing. No monthly interest. No compounding. No obligation to proceed.
All terms are subject to valuation, due diligence, documentation and custody requirements.
Artworks often represent one of the largest stores of value held by galleries, dealers, collectors and estates. But that value is difficult to access without selling.
Sales are irregular. Fairs, acquisitions, estate settlements and operating costs require liquidity before the right buyer appears. Selling under time pressure can compromise price, positioning and long-term strategy.
ArtPawn gives owners a discreet way to access capital without forcing a sale.
Fund booth costs, logistics, production and travel before sales are completed.
Unlock capital tied up in owned stock without discounting works to move them quickly.
Act on a purchase opportunity before existing inventory clears.
Cover short-term cash needs while waiting for confirmed payments, consignments or private sales.
Access capital ahead of settlement, valuation, division or planned sale.
Raise liquidity against selected works without disrupting a broader collection strategy.
Send artwork details, images and available documentation.
ArtPawn reviews eligibility, verifies title and value, and provides indicative terms if the work qualifies.
Once accepted, the work moves into insured custody and capital is released. You may reclaim within 12 months by repaying the advance plus the flat fee.
Full review includes identity, title, provenance, authenticity, condition, valuation, custody and documentation.
No monthly interest. No compounding. No instalment schedule.
ArtPawn reviews each work individually. A strong artist name alone is not sufficient. We assess the specific artwork, its documentation, its ownership history, its condition and its resale market.
Works are reviewed using art-market comparables, provenance, condition, artist trajectory and liquidity.
Approved works are held in insured custody for the duration of the arrangement.
No public listing, no auction exposure and no market disclosure unless required by the agreed transaction process.
Every transaction is subject to documentation, diligence and approval.
Finance inventory, bridge the gap between sales and free capital for fairs and acquisitions without discounting works to move them.
Fund deal flow and tactical acquisitions, acting on opportunities that will not wait for the next sale.
Access short-term liquidity against selected works without triggering a sale, disrupting a long-term collecting strategy or exposing the work publicly.
Access liquidity ahead of a settlement, division or planned sale, without forcing the premature disposal of significant works.
Send basic information about the works you would consider using for liquidity. ArtPawn will assess eligibility and return an initial view on valuation range and indicative terms.
Thank you. ArtPawn will review the information and respond with next steps.
No. You receive capital against eligible artworks and retain the right to reclaim them during the agreed term.
No. The reclaim fee is flat. There is no monthly interest, no instalment schedule and no compounding.
Approved works are held in insured third-party custody for the duration of the arrangement.
The work transfers to ArtPawn and your obligation ends, subject to the agreement terms and your title, authenticity and disclosure representations.
Initial eligibility review can usually begin within days, depending on documentation quality, artwork complexity and custody requirements.
Works with clear title, reliable attribution, documented provenance, stable condition and an identifiable resale market are the strongest candidates.
Yes. ArtPawn does not publicly list or market the work during the review process.
If you own eligible art and need liquidity without forcing a sale, ArtPawn can review the works confidentially and return indicative terms.