Invest in One of the Best Performing Asset Classes
Our unique strategies have brought our customers returns of up to 64.6% in just 12 months, outperforming traditional asset classes by 12%
Our network of relationships with leading galleries and private art collectors ensures our clients have access to some of the rarest, most sought-after and profitable pieces available.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector or just starting to build an investment portfolio, Smith & Partner are on hand to walk you through the process of investing in the art market today.
Download Free GuideWhy Invest in Art?
Investment Portfolio Diversification
Art is the key to a diversified portfolio, not an alternative form of investment.
Art should be part of a well-rounded investment portfolio, especially when the goal of investing over the long term is not only to boost investments but to also maintain revenues.
Stable Asset Class
There is always a buyer for art.
Deloitte estimates the total value of art to be $1.7 trillion. By 2026, this number is projected to reach $2.7 trillion. Technological advances are making art more transparent and more accessible, resulting in a higher transaction volume.
Continuous Market Growth
Just like stocks and bonds, art can increase in value.
In recent years, art has grown in value globally at a rate of 6% each year. Globalisation, increased knowledge, and cultural interests all work to ensure a growing marketplace for art.
Proven Historical Returns
According to Artprice, blue-chip art created by some of the world’s most recognisable artists has outperformed the S&P 500 by 180% from 2000-2018.
With limited edition prints, our expertise has been a part of portfolios containing emerging and established artists, as well as blue-chip artists that have returned as much as 64.6% within 12 months.
Asset-Backed Investment
Art is an asset-backed investment and each piece is unique and tangible. Our collection of limited edition fine art prints are physical products you can enjoy, treasure and display, with an opportunity for profit in the future.
Hedge Against Inflation
Art has an exceptionally low correlation to more traditional investments such as stocks and shares and serves as a hedge against inflation.
While any investment carries a risk, one of the major benefits of art is that it’s an asset that’s not largely impacted by market volatility, inflation or devaluation in currency. This serves as a risk reduction in your investments.
Returns realised by Smith & Partner Clients
Purchase price £1,500
Sale price £5,200
Profit £3,700
Purchase price £2,500
Sale price £4,600
Profit £2,100
Purchase price £2,300
Sale price £3,500
Profit £1,200
Our Market Performance
S&P Gallery
201823%
201925%
202029%
FTSE 100
2018-8.73%
201917.32%
2020-11.55%
S&P 500
2018-4.4%
201931%
202018.4%
3 Steps to Art Investment
At Smith & Partner, we believe in making art collection and the art market accessible to everyone. We provide art investment services that offer value to collectors and investors of any experience level within the art market.
1 // Art Advisory
At Smith & Partner, you’ll have a dedicated broker on hand to breakdown detailed market insights, along with the best practises in the industry so you can proceed with the highest level of confidence in your investment.
2 // Acquisition & Wealth Management
Your personal broker will then recommend a bespoke selection of works from our catalogue of profitable pieces and keep you up to date with any art market news or trends related to the portfolio you’ve built with us.
3 // Returns
You'll be informed when's the best time to sell your artwork based on the market landscape we've been diligently following on your behalf. Providing you are satisfied, we will market the artwork for you and you’ll receive a full breakdown of your return.
Why invest with Smith & Partner?
Unlike buying stock market shares, every artwork you purchase from Smith & Partner belongs to you, you alone own the work outright. This gives you the autonomy to keep the art for as long as you like and sell it whenever you want to.
Exclusive Art Access
We have exclusive access to limited-edition fine art prints as well as sought-after, one of a kind original artworks from emerging, established and blue-chip artists.
Personalised Investment Plans
We have a strong desire to create profitable collections for our clients using bespoke, personalised art investment plans that ensure growth and stability.
Detailed Market Insights
Here at Smith & Partner, we offer the foremost platform for anyone looking to build an investment-savvy art collection based on detailed market insights.
Market Trend Tracking
Our specialists are tracking art market trends daily, along with the value of your collection. When the market is prime for selling, your broker gets in touch immediately with the details.
Expert Insider’s Knowledge
Our inside knowledge of the art market along with our network of valuable connections puts us in the prime position to advise and guide you to making profitable investments.
Art Market Understanding
Our diverse knowledge and understanding of the art market ensure you’ll receive an accurate, professional evaluation and authentication of your artworks.