Art

With the global art markets expanding in new and exciting ways, demand for professional sources of financing continues to grow. At WestendArtBank, we understand that today’s private collectors, galleries and art funds require flexible solutions that adapt to their changing needs.

As a leading asset financing company, we provide a valuable combination of financial expertise and extensive knowledge of the art markets that others find difficult to match.

By placing great value on transparency and discretion, we ensure high standards of service and professional advice throughout all transactions as we seek to solve the financial challenges that come with this unique asset class.

Key Features

  • Tailor-made loans secured against high value works of contemporary art
  • An efficient financing process
  • Valuations by independent experts
  • Selected and specialised art storages
  • Viewings, loans for exhibitions and auction consignments can be arranged at any time after consultation
  • Loan amount starting from €1 million
  • Loan-to-value ratio of up to 50%
  • €100,000 minimum market value per artwork
  • Short- to medium-terms
Dr. Christina Schroeter-Herrel
Senior Art Expert
Telephone +49 69 660 595 6 22
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Dr. Christina Schroeter-Herrel joined Westend Bank as Senior Art Expert in the field of “Art and Value” in November 2024. Previously, the PhD art historian worked for over 20 years at Deutsche Bank Group, where she built art collections, led art advisory services for clients, and managed strategic cultural collaborations and art projects. She also frequently publishes, lectures, and moderates events with a focus on art market strategies, 19th–21st-century art, and contemporary glass art history.

Heike Willms
Heike Willms
Senior Account Manager
Telephone +49 69 660 595 6 25
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Heike Willms joined Westend Bank as Senior Account Manager for Specialized and Asset-Based Financing in March 2024. After completing her banking apprenticeship and earning a degree in Business Administration, she gained extensive experience as a credit analyst for medium-sized and large corporate clients, as well as in client relationship management at various banks. In addition, she has worked for many years as a freelance lecturer, contributing to advanced training programs at the GenoAcademy and teaching at private universities.

 

Financing Process

  1. Apply
    Apply
    You contact our experts and provide the required documentation
     
  2. Analyse
    Analyse
    We value your artworks and structure a loan tailored to your needs
     
  3. Transfer
    Transfer
    After approval, you receive the loan under the agreed terms