Fine art was once regarded primarily as a cultural or emotional asset—meant to be displayed, appreciated, and eventually passed down through generations. But as the art market became increasingly sophisticated and intertwined with global finance, this view shifted. Collectors now leverage high-value works as financial instruments, using blue-chip art as collateral to access capital without parting with the underlying asset.[1]

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