- Art Lending–helps collectors unlock the capital of their collection
- Art Planning–prepares collectors to establish a legacy for their collection
- Nonprofit Services–assists institutions with investment and endowment management
- Consignment Services–helps collectors arrange negotiation and distribution of works
At U.S. Trust, we offer our extensive art services. We provide
solutions for collectors and institutions while helping to navigate
the complex art world. For individuals, we lend against collections to
unlock capital, design estate plan options specific to art, and help
collectors prepare for a sale via consignment services. For
institutions, we provide nonprofit advisory services, including
institutional investment management by a fully outsourced Chief
Investment Office. Our range of capabilities helps us deliver a broad
combination of services to our clients. In addition, we are proud to
be a part of Bank of America's commitment to the arts, which helps us
make an important connection to the communities we serve.
To
learn more, visit bankofamerica.com/arts.
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Leverage your collection to unlock capital.
Your art collection is a considerable financial asset that can lend
flexibility to your overall wealth management strategy. Borrowing
against the value of your art collection may help you access
liquidity, raise capital, or reallocate and diversify your portfolio.
Plus, what you might pay in interest on an art-related loan is
generally less than the fees for an unsecured loan.
Key Art Lending Services
- Can convert a static asset into one of economic value
- Our third party appraisers ensure an objective appraisal
- You maintain possession of pledged artwork
- Dedicated team of credit specialists focus on art
Plan for the future of your collection.
Art can create estate planning and legacy opportunities—as well as
challenges—that are important to consider. We help you think of your
collection as part of your legacy through trust, estate and
philanthropic planning, with the goal of maximizing your—and your
art's—appreciation.
Key Art Planning Services
- Establish your legacy through trust, estate, and philanthropic planning with our dedicated wealth strategists
- Obtain guidance on managing your collection as part of your financial assets
- Incorporate art and collectibles into your overall estate and financial plan according to your unique needs
Work with U.S. Trust to manage your organization's investments or endowment.
Art can create estate planning and legacy opportunities—as well as
challenges—that are important to consider. We help you think of your
collection as part of your legacy through trust, estate and
philanthropic planning, with the goal of maximizing your—and your
art's—appreciation.
Key Nonprofit Services
- Consultative services for governance, grants and donor strategies, and board relationships
- Complete outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO) and endowment management services
- Broad spectrum of lending and strategic planning solutions
Arranging for the disposition of works and collections.
Whether a collector, heir, or institution prefers to sell one work or
an entire collection, U.S. Trust can assist in arranging consignment
agreements with auction houses, making our pre-negotiated terms
available to you and streamlining the overall process.
Key Art Consignment Services
- Our pre-negotiated terms can help maximize the value of your transaction
- For very valuable collections, we will receive competitive bids from the auction houses and lead negotiations
- We will help you consider seasonality and cyclical nature as well as trends in the art market before engaging in a consignment agreement
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Get in touch with our expert for all your art-related needs.
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Get in touch with our expert for all your art-related needs.
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Get in touch with our expert for all your art-related needs.
Nonfinancial assets, such as closely-held businesses, real estate, fine art, oil, gas and mineral properties, and timber, farm and ranch land, are complex in nature and involve risks including total loss of value. Special risk considerations include natural events (for example, earthquakes or fires), complex tax considerations, and lack of liquidity. Nonfinancial assets are not suitable for all investors. Always consult with your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy.
Investing involves risk. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities.
Neither U.S. Trust nor any of its affiliates or advisors provide legal, tax or accounting advice. You should consult your legal and/or tax advisors before making any financial decisions.
Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
Credit and collateral subject to approval. Terms and conditions apply. Programs, rates, terms and conditions subject to change without notice.
U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management operates through Bank of America, N.A., and other subsidiaries of Bank of America Corporation.
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(collectively the “Bank”) do not serve in a fiduciary capacity with
respect to all products or services.
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duties do not apply, for example, when the Bank is offering or
providing credit solutions, banking, custody or brokerage
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