PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
Global fine art investments, collection management, requires a dedicated client portfolio strategy, implementation and administration. Our team provides the framework for appropriate fine art investment decisions.
Portfolio Strategy: The portfolio strategy component of fine art collection management is comprised of strategic artworks selection and investment level steering. Strategic Asset Allocation is designed to provide a framework for portfolio diversification in fine art. We define this as an investment strategy with a profile tailored to clients’ needs and requirements while optimizing cash flows stemming from artworks transactions. Investment Level Steering is defined as the development of an artworks investment plan to achieve and maintain the desired fine art collection for the client based on our common understanding of cash flow patterns of different art markets investments.
Portfolio Implementation: Once the art portfolio management has been established, our client’s strategy is designed to identify the most attractive fine art investment opportunities at a given point in time, based on an understanding of key price drivers and the market environment.
Portfolio Servicing: Our client’s fine art collection management involves the ongoing monitoring and valuation of art investments as well as their administration and accounting. These processes can be carried out by a dedicated in-house team, supported by us.
RISK MANAGEMENT
In establishing appropriate processes regarding risk management in accordance with our risk control framework, we identify the inherent investment risks in fine art. An integral part of any art investment management activities includes the consideration of other risk factors besides the risk-adjusted return potential of fine art investments. We offer our clients to implement a structured investment process for fine art which includes a rigorous due diligence process. We apply for the client a disciplined quantitative and qualitative risk management together with thorough fine art investment due diligence. This contributes to sustainable collection investment performance and high client satisfaction.
CODE OF CONDUCT
We strive to maintain high standards of business conduct and ethical behaviour in the Fine Art world at all times. Two basic principles with their roots in the values of the firm govern the behavior of and relationship amongst us and to our clients and partners: the mission statement and the core values. These principles provide a clear framework for us and ensure that high standards of professional conduct are applied across the firm’s business. Our core values are comprised of principles focused on the following themes: uniqueness and tradition; professionalism, competency and quality; continuity, reliability and trustworthiness; as well as client orientation and service excellence.