Deloitte estimates that UHNWIs allocate around 5% of their wealth to art and collectibles. Yet among those closest to wealth planning and collecting, allocations are notably higher, averaging 10.3% for wealth managers, 10.9% for private banks, 8.8% for family offices, 12.9% for passionate collectors, and 9.7% for next generation collectors.

Maddox Art Advisory charge a commission of 20% of the net gain of any work acquired and sold through us.

The suggested starting price for investment-grade artwork is £20,000.

The recommended time varies depending on the work you acquire. We initially recommend holding a work in your portfolio for a minimum of 3-5 years. There is, however, no minimum holding period. You own the artwork outright and can elect to sell your art at any time.

Please visit Sell Your Art for more information.

Unlike a stock or share, there is no exchange where you can sell a piece of art instantly for a quoted price. However, as soon as you want to sell your art please get in touch with us and we will endeavor to place the work as soon as possible.

No, you own each piece of art outright. There is no shared, fractional ownership, or collective investment.

We always recommend that our clients buy artwork that they find aesthetically pleasing, but if you do not have the space to hang your artwork at home, we offer a secure and insured storage option which is complimentary for the first year.

This is a realised gross return.This is the mean average gross profit of all client sales between 01/01/2016 and 31/12/2025, before commission. Fees may apply.

We strongly recommend seeking independent tax advice. You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax if you make a profit (‘gain’) when you sell (or 'dispose of') a personal possession for £6,000 or more, including art.

• Illiquidity & Holding Time: Art is not classed as a liquid asset. Unlike some stocks and shares, it cannot be easily or quickly converted to cash. Finding the right buyer can take months or even years, forcing severe discounts during a rapid sale.
• Market volatility: Prices can fluctuate based on economic conditions, collector trends and changes in artist popularity.
• Storage and maintenance costs: Artwork requires proper care, climate control and sometimes insurance, adding to the overall investment cost. Maddox offers complimentary storage and insurance for the first year.
• Subjectivity of value: Like any asset, the value of art can rise as well as fall and can be influenced by trends, tastes and opinions.
• Lack of Regulation: While authorities like HMRC and the ASA ensure tax compliance and financial oversight, the art market and art transactions are not regulated by the FCA. However, Maddox follows the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, HMRC tax compliance, Anti-money laundering Regulations, ASA’s Advertising Authority, UK’s Consumer Protection Act, Trading Standards and other relevant consumer laws in the art market.

We can never guarantee a return on investment and past performance is not indicative of future results.