Turn art you own into working capital.
ArtPawn provides short-term capital secured by eligible artworks, letting you access liquidity without bringing them to market.
Fixed, transparent economics.
All terms are subject to valuation, due diligence, documentation and custody requirements.
Art is valuable. Liquidity is limited.
Artworks often represent one of the largest stores of value held by galleries, dealers, collectors and estates. But that value is difficult to access without selling.
Sales are irregular. Fairs, acquisitions, estate settlements and operating costs require liquidity before the right buyer appears. Selling under time pressure can compromise price, positioning and long-term strategy.
ArtPawn gives owners a discreet way to access capital without forcing a sale.
When ArtPawn makes sense.
Art fair financing
Fund booth costs, logistics, production and travel before sales are completed.
Inventory financing
Unlock capital tied up in owned stock without discounting works to move them quickly.
Tactical acquisitions
Act on a purchase opportunity before existing inventory clears.
Bridge between sales
Cover short-term cash needs while waiting for confirmed payments, consignments or private sales.
Estate liquidity
Access capital ahead of settlement, valuation, division or planned sale.
Collection management
Raise liquidity against selected works without disrupting a broader collection strategy.
Know the economics before you proceed.
From artwork to liquidity in a structured process.
Submit works
Send artwork details, images and available documentation.
Receive terms
ArtPawn reviews eligibility, verifies title and value, and provides indicative terms if the work qualifies.
Fund and reclaim
Once accepted, the work moves into insured custody and capital is released. You may reclaim within 12 months by repaying the advance plus the flat fee.
Full review includes identity, title, provenance, authenticity, condition, valuation, custody and documentation.
What works qualify?
ArtPawn reviews each work individually. A strong artist name alone is not sufficient. We assess the specific artwork, its documentation, its ownership history, its condition and its resale market.
Likely eligible
- Established secondary market
- Clear title
- Documented provenance
- Reliable attribution
- Stable condition
- Evidence of liquidity
- Works typically valued from US$100K–500K, supporting advances of US$50K–250K
Less likely eligible
- Disputed ownership
- Unresolved attribution
- Weak documentation
- Severe condition issues
- No identifiable resale market
Start with a confidential review.
Send basic information about the works you would consider using for liquidity. ArtPawn will assess eligibility and return an initial view on valuation range and indicative terms.
Thank you. Your submission is confidential. Fernando Ticoulat will review it personally and respond within two business days from fernando@artpawn.art.
Questions, answered.
Do I need to make monthly payments?
No. The reclaim fee is flat. There is no monthly interest, no instalment schedule and no compounding.
Where is the artwork kept?
Approved works are held in insured third-party custody for the duration of the arrangement.
What happens if I do not reclaim the work?
The work transfers to ArtPawn and your obligation ends, subject to the agreement terms and your title, authenticity and disclosure representations.
How fast can I receive terms?
Initial eligibility review can usually begin within days, depending on documentation quality, artwork complexity and custody requirements.
Is the process confidential?
Yes. ArtPawn does not publicly list or market the work during the review process.
Start with a confidential review.
If you own eligible art and need liquidity without forcing a sale, ArtPawn can review the works confidentially and return indicative terms.