www.masterworks.io Open in urlscan Pro
143.204.98.108  Public Scan

Form analysis
0 forms found in the DOM

Text Content

Please enable JavaScript to enjoy our site
For being a Duke Alumni, you get to skip the waitlist.
 * How It Works
 * About
 * Price Database
 * Secondary Market
 * Sign In
 * Skip Waitlist

 * Skip Waitlist

You’re invited to join an exclusive community investing in art


YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN AN EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY INVESTING IN ART.

 * Invest in multimillion-dollar paintings
 * Attractive historical price appreciation
 * Buy and potentially sell shares on Secondary Market
 * Receive proceeds if and when the painting sells

Skip Waitlist

Duke Alumni

Limited-time invite: 14:53

Appreciation of Contemporary Art vs. S&P 500 (1995–2021 1H)

Contemporary Art
14.1%*
S&P 500
9.9% (with dividends)
* Reflects value-weighted price appreciation for all Contemporary Art (works
produced after 1945) sold at least twice at public auction. There are
significant differences between art investments and stocks. Masterworks does not
offer securities that directly correlate to Contemporary Art. NYU Stern Data
Base and Yahoo Finance for S&P 500 data; MSCI All World Index for Global
Equities; FRED London Bullion Market for Gold and Fred Case Shiller for US
Housing. Indices shown through 6/30/2021. Index data updated as of 6/30/2021.
See important disclosures.
Featured in

15.8%
Annualized Track Record
Annualized, historical offering-weighted performance, net of fees, from
inception through Dec 31, 2021.

Calculation Methodology
100+
Total Offerings

350K+
Registered Users
$400M+
Securitized Paintings
Banksy
Mona Lisa
Fully Realized
Realized Net IRR
32.0%
Download Deal Sheet
George Condo
Staring Into Space
Fully Realized
Realized Net IRR
31.7%
Download Deal Sheet
Albert Oehlen
Doppelbild
Fully Realized
Realized Net IRR
33.8%
Download Deal Sheet
Masterworks has three fully realized investments to date. Past performance is no
guarantee of future results and past historical appreciation rates of artwork
may not be indicative of future appreciation rates.
Past Offerings
Year to date, less than 2.4% of artworks we reviewed passed our diligence
process.
 * Artist Markets Analyzed
   6,791
 * Artist Markets Selected
   74
 * Artworks Offered to Us
   4234
 * Artworks Purchased
   101


JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT

Mississippi (1982)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$13,320,000
Initial Offering


KAWS

Far Away Friends (2009)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$1,284,900
Initial Offering


BANKSY

Monkey Poison (2004)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$2,206,000
Initial Offering


GEORGE CONDO

Gargantua (2015)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

$1,650,000
Initial Offering


COVERAGE

CNBC
Masterworks on ‘Mad Money’ with Jim Cramer
Fox Business
Masterworks.io Sees 32% Return by Buying, Selling Banksy's ‘Mona Lisa’
This Week in Startups
E1087: Democratizing art as an asset class with Masterworks CEO & Founder Scott
Lynn
Bloomberg
Robinhoods of the Art World Lure Scores of Investors in Pandemic
The Art Market

We’ve compiled what we believe to be the most complete price database of
paintings that have been purchased and resold throughout history. This allows us
to identify which artist markets are gaining momentum.

$50.1B
Global Sales in 2020
Art Basel & UBS
$1.7T
Art and Collectibles Wealth
Deloitte 2019
86%
Wealth Managers Surveyed Believe there is an Argument that Art Should be
Included in Wealth Offerings
Deloitte
Go to Price Database
Jean-Michel Basquiat
Andy Warhol
Banksy
Kaws
Yayoi Kusama
George Condo
Repeat Sales History
Purchase Price
$20.9k
Sale Price
$110.5m
Purchase Price
$8.1k
Sale Price
$3.6m
Purchase Price
$122.4k
Sale Price
$29.3m
Purchase Price
$110.0k
Sale Price
$26.0m
Purchase Price
$5.5k
Sale Price
$1.0m
Purchase Price
$70.0k
Sale Price
$13.1m
Past performance is no guarantee of future results, see important disclosures


CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS


MARK ROTHKO

(b. 1903–1970)
13.00%
Historical Appreciation


JOAN MITCHELL

(b. 1925–1992)
15.78%
Historical Appreciation


BANKSY

(b. 1974)
14.10%
Historical Appreciation


ZAO WOU-KI

(b. 1920–2013)
19.80%
Historical Appreciation


ALEXANDER CALDER

(b. 1898–1976)
12.70%
Historical Appreciation


KEITH HARING

(b. 1958–1990)
16.72%
Historical Appreciation
Historical appreciation is defined as the median annualized appreciation rate
across paintings (unless otherwise noted) that have sold at least twice at
public auction by a given artist, including purchase and sale commissions paid
to the auction house. Appreciation rates are not comparable to, or intended to
represent or be a proxy for, returns on Masterworks shares. Masterworks
periodically updates historical appreciation rates for auction activity, but
such data is not updated in real time and may not include the most recent
auction results for any particular artist. Artist information is presented for
illustrative purposes only and Masterworks does not own, securitize, purchase or
sell works by all of such artists. Past performance is no guarantee of future
results.
Historical appreciation is defined as the median annualized appreciation rate
across paintings (unless otherwise noted) that have sold at least twice at
public auction by a given artist, including purchase and sale commissions paid
to the auction house. Appreciation rates are not comparable to, or intended to
represent or be a proxy for, returns on Masterworks shares. Masterworks
periodically updates historical appreciation rates for auction activity, but
such data is not updated in real time and may not include the most recent
auction results for any particular artist. Artist information is presented for
illustrative purposes only and Masterworks does not own, securitize, purchase or
sell works by all of such artists. Past performance is no guarantee of future
results.


HOW IT WORKS

Masterworks is the first platform for buying and selling shares representing an
investment in iconic artworks. Build a diversified portfolio of expertly-vetted
works curated by our industry-leading research team.

WE FIND THE BEST ARTISTS

We determine which artist markets have the most momentum



WE PURCHASE THE BEST ART

We acquire the best examples available, at the best price



WE SECURITIZE THE ARTWORK

We file an offering circular with the SEC allowing anyone to invest



EST. 3–10 YEAR HOLD PERIOD

Receive your pro rata proceeds if and when the painting sells (net of fees)*



SELL YOUR SHARES

You have the option to sell your shares in our secondary market.


BUY AND SELL SHARES

Historically, art investments typically lacked any consistent access to
liquidity. Introduced in early 2020, our Secondary Market is the first online
platform to enable the buying and selling of art investments, providing the
potential for liquidity when life demands it.

Go to Secondary Market

We cannot assure you that the Secondary Market, which is currently only
available to U.S. persons, will provide a reliable or effective means of
monetizing your investment or valuing your shares.





FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does Masterworks choose which paintings to purchase?

How are Masterworks single-artwork investments structured?

What happens when a painting is sold?

How often will new paintings be introduced?

How can I learn more about a particular offering?

What are the risks of investing in these offerings?

Who can help answer my questions?

How are my shares taxed?

Can I invest if I reside outside of the United States?

Skip Waitlist
 * About
 * Careers
 * How It Works
 * Price Database
 * Press

 * Terms of Use
 * Privacy Policy
 * Disclaimer
 * Contact Us

Masterworks.io, LLC
225 Liberty St. 29th Floor,
New York, NY 10281
support@masterworks.io
Follow Us
 * 
 * 
 * 
 * 

This website page is created and maintained by Masterworks in its sole and
absolute discretion and Masterworks is solely responsible for the content of
this page. No broker-dealer is or has been involved in the development or
dissemination of this website page.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This website contains certain forward-looking statements that are subject to
various risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are generally
identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,”
“should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “outlook,” “seek,” “anticipate,”
“estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” or other
similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain
assumptions, discuss future expectations, describe future plans and strategies,
or state other forward-looking information. Our ability to predict future
events, actions, plans or strategies is inherently uncertain and actual outcomes
could differ materially from those set forth or anticipated in our
forward-looking statements. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any
of these forward-looking statements.

This website is maintained by Masterworks in its sole and absolute discretion
and Masterworks is solely responsible for the content on this website. No FINRA
registered broker-dealer is or has been involved in the development or
dissemination of this website.

We are "testing the waters" under Regulation A under the Securities Act of 1933.
The information contained on the Masterworks.io website has been prepared by
Masterworks without reference to any particular user’s investment requirements
or financial situation. Potential investors are encouraged to consult with
professional tax, legal, and financial advisors before making any investment
into a Masterworks offering. All investments involve risk, including the risk of
the loss of all of your invested capital. Please consider carefully the
investment objectives, risks, transaction costs, and other expenses related to
an investment prior to deciding to invest. Diversification and asset allocation
do not ensure profit or guarantee against loss. Investment decisions should be
based on an individual’s own goals, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

Our materials may include historical appreciation percentages that are based on
public auction sales and reflect historical price trends. Such information is
not intended to be indicative of returns that would have been achieved on
Masterworks shares during such periods. Fees, expenses and other factors will
create significant differences between the performance of an investment in
masterworks shares and historical artwork appreciation rates.

Past price trends are not indicative of future price trends and are not intended
to be a proxy for historical or projected future performance of any specific
artwork or Masterworks shares. Also, our materials may present comparisons
between the historical price performance of a segment of the art market and
other investment asset classes, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, and others.
There are important differences between art and other asset classes. For more
information, see important disclosures.

By using this website, you accept the Masterworks.io Terms of Use and Privacy
Policy. For additional information you are encouraged to review important
disclosures.

* There is no guarantee of profits and investing includes risk of loss.

Masterworks is not registered, licensed, or supervised as a broker dealer or
investment adviser by the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
(FINRA), or any other financial regulatory authority or licensed to provide any
financial advice or services.

The information contained herein neither constitutes an offer for nor a
solicitation of interest in any specific securities offering. For any proposed
offering pursuant to an offering statement that has not yet been qualified by
the SEC, no money or other consideration is being solicited, and if sent in
response, will not be accepted. No offer to buy the securities can be accepted
and no part of the purchase price can be received until the offering statement
for such offering has been qualified by the SEC any such offer may be withdrawn
or revoked, without obligation or commitment of any kind, at any time before
notice of acceptance given after the date of qualification. An indication of
interest involves no obligation or commitment of any kind. Offering circulars
for Masterworks offerings are available here.

Masterworks.io, LLC is located at 225 Liberty St. 29th Floor, New York, NY
10281.

© 2022 Masterworks.io, LLC. All rights reserved.


YOUR WEB BROWSER IS OUT OF DATE.

Our website will not work properly on this browser. We recommend that you update
to a modern browser for proper security and functionality.

Download a new browser


MASTERWORKS

Purchase shares in great masterpieces from artists like Pablo Picasso, Claude
Monet, Andy Warhol, and more.







INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS WELCOME!

Any person (including corporations or entities) outside of the U.S. can invest
in our offerings. We use a Cayman structure that allows for any gains to be
taxed in your country of residency.

Get Started
×
We Value Your Privacy
Settings
NextRoll, Inc. ("NextRoll") and our advertising partners use cookies and similar
technologies on this site and use personal data (e.g., your IP address). If you
consent, the cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or
accessed on your device for the purposes described below. You can click "Allow
All" or "Decline All" or click Settings above to customize your consent.
NextRoll and our advertising partners process personal data to: ● Store and/or
access information on a device; ● Create a personalized content profile; ●
Select personalised content; ● Personalized ads, ad measurement and audience
insights; ● Product development. For some of the purposes above, our advertising
partners: ● Use precise geolocation data. Some of our partners rely on their
legitimate business interests to process personal data. View our advertising
partners if you wish to provide or deny consent for specific partners, review
the purposes each partner believes they have a legitimate interest for, and
object to such processing.
If you select Decline All, you will still be able to view content on this site
and you will still receive advertising, but the advertising will not be tailored
for you. You may change your setting whenever you see the Manage consent
preferences on this site.
Decline All
Allow All
Manage consent preferences