Key Information

The Fine Art Fund Group is a leading art investment house with assets of approximately $100m under management, and since inception in 2004, a track record of selling assets across all its funds at an average of just under 30% annual return. The Group also represents some leading banks in their art advisory relationship, FAIR (Fine Art Investment & Research). In 2009, the Group is adding to its investment business syndicates to buy corporate art collections and managing personalized art investment programmes for HNWIs.

The Group was founded in 2001 by Philip Hoffman, to develop and manage investment vehicles that invest in fine art, and offers a rare opportunity to invest in art with the added benefits of diverse professional expertise. The Fine Art Fund was the first fund of its type to invest in art as a worldwide asset class, and continues to be the only one to do so on this scale. The objective is to capitalise on its art market expertise, build long-term capital growth for Investors, and provide diversification for a client's investment portfolio. Enjoyment of the art itself is not compromised, as Investors are given the opportunity to borrow works of art held by The Group.

Philip Hoffman: “Our team has, in total, approximately 300 years of art experience and 150 years of financial experience.”

The Group team consists of 30 art and financial professionals with representatives in London, Lugano, Athens and Dubai. The Group consists of four funds: The Fine Art Fund; The Fine Art Fund II; The Chinese Fine Art Fund and The Middle Eastern Fine Art Fund.

The Fine Art Fund: Launched in 2004, this fund still stands as the most successful example of a global art fund. This Fund’s track record to date has shown excellent results, and the Manager believes targeted annual returns of 10% or more will be reached. In January 2009, the average annualised return on the Fund’s realised assets was 34%.

Following the success of The Fine Art Fund, The Group launched its four subsequent funds:

The Fine Art Fund II:  Launched in July 2006, this fund is no longer open for investment. Investments in this fund are diversified across five sectors of the art market. The minimum investment was $250,000, with a target return of over 10%. This is a 10 year closed end fund, with capital returns after year 4. In January 2009, the average annualised return on the Fund’s realised assets was 29%.

The Chinese Fine Art Fund: Launched in November 2006, this fund is no longer open for investment.  This is a 5 year closed ended fund, and the minimum investment was $100,000, with investments made in years 1-4.  Investments are being made in Chinese Antiquities, specifically rare Imperial Porcelain, and some Contemporary art.

Other Services: Please contact us to discuss other services from The Fine Art Fund Group including:

• The Middle Eastern Fine Art Fund
• FAIR (Fine Art Investment & Research), the art advisory arm
• Co-Investment
• Future Funds
• Corporate Collections Syndicate
• Managed Art Portfolio Service