Artstake
Artstake

Breaking Barriers
in the Art Market

The first platform turning auction guarantees into fractional investment opportunities

The Opportunity

The art market's hidden financial engine,
now accessible.

A structured way for qualified guarantors to access guarantee opportunities and participate in auction upside.

Auction market results
Jean Arp
Sotheby's

Jean Arp

Day Sale, 20 May 2026

Torse, 1931

Est.

$150k – $250k

Hammer Price

$550k

Return

26.7% – 66.7%

Roy Lichtenstein
Christie's

Roy Lichtenstein

Day Sale, 20 Nov. 2025

Small House, 1996

Est.

$180k – $250k

Hammer Price

$950k

Return

42.8% – 106.9%

P.S. Krøyer
Phillips

P.S. Krøyer

Eve. Sale, 19 May 2026

Self-Portrait, 1902

Est.

$300k – $500k

Hammer Price

$1.0M

Return

23.3% – 58.3%

Joachim A. Wtewael
Sotheby's

Joachim A. Wtewael

Day Sale, 5 Feb. 2026

Battle Between the Gods and Titans

Est.

$80k – $120k

Hammer Price

$280k

Return

25.0% – 62.5%

JAR
Sotheby's

JAR

Day Sale, 13 Jun. 2025

Exceptional Emerald and Diamond Ring

Est.

$500k – $700k

Hammer Price

$1.3M

Return

16.0% – 40.0%

Cindy Sherman
Christie's

Cindy Sherman

Day Sale, 21 May 2026

Untitled Film Still #54, 1980

Est.

$150k – $250k

Hammer Price

$410k

Return

17.3% – 43.3%

Dan Flavin
Christie's

Dan Flavin

Day Sale, 21 May 2026

Untitled (to Don Judd, colorist) 2, 1987

Est.

$150k – $200k

Hammer Price

$440k

Return

19.3% – 48.3%

Tom Wesselmann
Christie's

Tom Wesselmann

Day Sale, 20 Nov. 2025

Monica with Transparent Curtains, 1987

Est.

$180k – $250k

Hammer Price

$470k

Return

16.1% – 40.3%

Milton Avery
Christie's

Milton Avery

Day Sale, 20 Nov. 2025

Sleeping Bather, 1963

Est.

$120k – $180k

Hammer Price

$335k

Return

17.9% – 44.8%

The Mechanics

How Auction Guarantees Work

Step 01

1. Before Auction:

the auction house or a third party ensures the seller a minimum price

Step 02

2. At Auction:

when the auction takes place, two are the potential outcomes

Hammer Price > Guarantee
A.Proceeds Split:

the guarantor receives a portion of the upside

Hammer Price < Guarantee
B.Ownership:

guarantor acquires the artwork at the guarantee

The Market

Auction Guarantees as a
New Asset Class

0Average annual art guarantees value for evening salesSource: The Art Newspaper, Deloitte, ArtTactic
0Evening Sales value covered by guarantees since 2021Source: Deloitte, ArtTactic
0The average upside at auction in the last 10 yearsSource: Deloitte, ArtTactic
0CAGRThird party guarantees growth between 2015 and 2024Source: The Art Newspaper, Deloitte, ArtTactic

WHY ARTSTAKE

Our Proposition

For Auction Houses

Efficiency & Competitiveness

Access external guarantee capital, reduce internal exposure and strengthen consignment proposals for valuable lots.

For Guarantors

Accessibility

Access short-duration investment opportunities to participate in potential auction upside or pursue ownership of selected artworks at a fair market price.

For Consignors

Risk Mitigation

Gain upfront price certainty, reduce downside risk and bring works to auction with greater confidence.

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The Process

How It Works

01

Source

Artstake sources high quality guarantee opportunities through market research and direct partnerships with auction houses.

02

Structure

03

Execute

04

Settle

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