High-quality art collections are not built through individual purchases, but through passion and long-term commitment.
Particularly in a globally networked, increasingly dynamic art market, this requires expertise that not only understands all the market mechanisms involved in art investments, but also recognises the individual profile of a collection, strengthens it and generates value increases in this way.
With the professional support of experienced art experts, Westend Bank assists family offices, wealthy families and art funds in the strategic establishment and further development of collections as well as in the professional structuring of art assets. We combine curatorial expertise with decades of market experience and highly confidential advisory. We develop clear guidelines for your art investments, define your collection profile and identify works and artists that promise long-term value growth. Culturally – and financially. So that art becomes an asset that lasts for generations.
Our Services in Art Consultancy
Strategic advisory on collection development and expansion
Definition of collection profile, guidelines and cultural identity
Market and artist analyses and identification of relevant positions
Assistance with purchases via galleries, auctions and off-market transactions
Support with deaccessioning, reorganisation and consolidation of existing collections
Value and provenance assessment in collaboration with independent art experts
Curation, documentation and archiving of collections
Structuring of art assets for assets, estate and foundation concepts
Art financing for the cash-effective use of works of art without selling the works
Coordination of transport, insurance, restoration and professional storage
Cover for art collections and individual objects via Westend Assekuranz
Your Benefits from Our Art Investment Expertise
Clear and cohesive collection profile instead of random individual purchases
Access to relevant markets, artists, galleries, curators and off-market works
Long-term cultural and financial value creation
Maximum discretion in all decision-making processes
Objective and independent advice without selling interests
Professional risk and authenticity checks to safeguard your investments
Structuring art assets in line with family governance and succession planning
Art dialogues and expert talks with artists
Transparent cost structures and long-term support
Would you like to place the further development of your art collection in hands you can trust?
We are here to support you.
Contact us