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by Annapaola Negri-Clementi and Alessandro Dragonetti

Art has always been an expression of human ingenuity and a mirror of culture, but it has also taken on a dual significance in the modern assets context: safe assets and an alternative form of investment on the one hand, and [...]

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by Annapaola Negri-Clementi

Considering the relevant regulatory system and in order for the buyer to proceed with an “informed” purchase, three phases can be identified in the sale and purchase of a work of art. The first phase concerns [...]

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by Carlotta Benedet and Gianluca Floriddia

In case of succession or donation, works of art contribute to the constitution of the inheritance assets of the deceased and are subject to the ordinary taxation rates and allowances (i.e. one million Euro allowance and 4% tax rate applied to [...]

The strategic value of art wealth management

The strategic value of art wealth management

When seen as assets, artworks combine cultural value and an investment function but also have peculiar characteristics which require a multi-disciplinary approach. Legal and artistic due diligence, ownership and provenance analysis, as well as an ad hoc tax and succession planning are essential to guarantee their protection and valorisation. Specialised professionals such as art lawyers and art wealth managers are key to preserving the integrity of a collection and ensuring its orderly and lasting value over time.

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