Generally
Art finance can refer to both
- acquiring art works by financing them rather than buying them outright, and
- collateralizing a loan with art works and related property.
Firms offering such services differ in the range of services provided, but can include art purchase financing, art secured lending, art insurance, art appraisal, provenance verification, market research, curatorial services, art investment advice, and personal shopping services.
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