ArtPawn is a specialist in short-term liquidity secured by art. We give owners of significant works a way to access capital without selling, on terms that are fixed, transparent and discreet.
We advance capital against art you already own and hold the work in insured custody until you reclaim it. We do one thing, and we do it with the rigor the market expects of the people handling its most valuable objects.
We are not tied to a sales channel and we do not take consignments. We have no interest in selling your work. Our interest is aligned with your reclaiming it.
No public listing, no disclosure, no exposure of the work or the owner. The arrangement is private by design.
Every work is assessed individually. Valuation is governed and reviewed before any offer is made. We advance a conservative 50%, so the arrangement stays sound for both sides.
We are not a bank and not an auction house. There is no conflict with your sales strategy and no relationship required beyond the single transaction.
The arrangement is non-recourse. The work is the only obligation. We succeed when you reclaim.
Each transaction is reviewed by an internal committee before it proceeds. Works are held by insured, professional third-party custodians for the full term, never on a client's premises. Title, provenance and authenticity are verified against recognized databases and documentation before any advance is made.
Independent oversight, insured custody, and a governed valuation stand behind every advance.
Where a case is atypical or disputed, an independent review is available, and an external appraisal can be commissioned. The standard is consistency: the same diligence applies to every work, regardless of size.
ArtPawn is led by professionals with deep experience in the art market, valuation, and structured transactions. The team combines art-market judgment with the operational discipline of structured finance.
If you are considering liquidity against a work, the first conversation is private and carries no obligation.