Masterworks Basquiat Collection
About
Fractional ownership of a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting from 1982 — appraised at $3.2M. Masterworks has exited 23 paintings with an average 17.8% net annualized return. Shares trade on the Masterworks secondary market. Art has historically low correlation to stocks.
AI Investment Summary
Fractional Basquiat painting at $20 minimum. Masterworks has exited 23 paintings at 17.8% average net annualized return.
Structure
Fractional Art Shares
Stage
Public Fund
Accreditation
Open to All
Liquidity
Semi-Liquid
Geography
New York, NY
Revenue
revenue generating
Total Investors
4,500
Green Flags
- $20 minimum — extremely accessible
- 17.8% average exit returns
- Low correlation to stock market
- Basquiat is blue-chip artist with rising market
Risk Flags
- Art is subjective and illiquid
- Returns on past paintings don't guarantee future
- Secondary market has limited liquidity
- 3-7 year hold until painting sold
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Min. Investment
$20
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Min. Investment
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Minimum Investment
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Valuation
$3.2M (appraised)
Lock-up Period
3-7 years (until sale)
Tags
LISTED
2026-02-18