For centuries art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political and economic value. 
 
Nowadays, collectors and investors turn to art for the benefits it offers such as asset protection, wealth preservation, portfolio diversification, low correlation with financial markets, profitability and other hedging possibilities in addition to its emotional and aesthetic qualities.

According to the Wealth Report 2023 of Knight Frank, the asset category art increased by 29% in 2022 and 91% over the last 10 years.

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Key factors for art as an investment:

Market Size 
The total market value of sales was estimated around $65 billion in 2021.&nbsp;

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Market Growth 
The $2.1 trillion global marketplace for art and collectibles will reach a forecasted $2,9 trillion by 2026.

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Trends 
Many auction houses and galleries shifted online. This has brought younger buyers to the market. Investors in general have increased their interest in art. As a result, the contemporary art market is setting a new trend for the future of art as an investment.

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Splint Invest Platform Fee 
Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
External maintenance costs 
We are committed to providing the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance of your equipment on your behalf. The associated costs will be shared between the splint holders and included as an ongoing cost in relation to each asset. So if you own 1% of a bottle of an art piece, your splint account will be charged 1% of the associated costs. Further details and breakdowns are listed in the factsheet for each investment. 
 
Exit fee 
When you sell an investment, you will be charged a flat fee of 2% of the transaction volume. This includes our expenses for sales on the secondary market, our costs for maintaining this market and our organisation of an asset sale at the end of the contract.

Valuation Summary 📝

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To ensure the competitiveness of the investment, we conducted a thorough verification of the purchase price by analyzing recent gallery transactions. Our analysis confirmed that the price offered, inclusive of all associated fees, is highly competitive. To estimate the potential ROI, we used the average annual price increase of the paintings over the past five years and factored in the potential of additional growth due to the international representation that will only start soon. For our conservative scenario, we assumed the value of the painting would grow at the rate of Swiss inflation, reflecting a defensive approach. In the balanced scenario, we calculated the average growth of primary market prices over the past 5 years and added 33% of the expected additional growth due to the international representation. Finally, in the ambitious scenario, we calculated the average growth of the primary market prices over the past 5 years and added 100% of the expected additional growth due to the international representation. 
 
Exit Options at Maturity 🚪

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We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert M&amp;A Arts on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the paintings will be sold to a private collector or offered as single lots at an auction for contemporary art. An auction is considered if the price has developed to the point where the minimum bid matches the market value and there is high demand for works by the artist. Both options are carefully considered, and we will choose the one that maximizes the return for our investors. 
 
Why Invest in This Category? 🎨

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For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in emerging artists offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors. 
 
Why Invest in This Asset? 💎

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Investing in Jon Merz's artwork presents a compelling opportunity due to his strong historical performance and future growth potential. Over the past five years, the prices of his 200 x 150 cm paintings have more than doubled, increasing from CHF 7,000 in 2020 to CHF 15,000 in 2024, showcasing a 114% rise. This trend is supported by Merz’s expanding market presence, with numerous solo and group exhibitions, including a prestigious show at Château de Gruyères and an upcoming exhibition at Galerie Lange + Pult. Moreover, a forthcoming collaboration with a major international gallery is expected to elevate his profile globally, driving further price appreciation. Merz’s recognition has been bolstered by awards and nominations, including being a finalist for the 2024 Swiss Art Awards. With increasing demand from both collectors and institutions, and his growing accessibility in new markets, his work represents a significant investment with strong potential for continued appreciation. 
 
Description about this asset 🖼️

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Jon Merz is a Swiss Postwar &amp; Contemporary artist who was born in 1981 in Neuchâtel. Merz, who lives in Berlin and Basel, trained at the Bern University of the Arts and the Hamburg Academy of Fine Arts. He has been exhibiting his work in Switzerland and abroad over ten years. He can almost be seen as a painter with an easel and a summer hat in the outdoors, almost as if he were a 19th-century Impressionist. However, the paintings depicted in his immediate surroundings resemble Expressionism and occasionally Symbolism. The works appear classically styled, almost in the manner of Old Masters, showing a strong art historical influence. Much of it feels somewhat familiar, yet at the same time, it is extremely surprising and refreshing, especially when one is aware of the artist’s earlier work, such as his monochrome-painted wooden cubes from the early 2010s or his constructions made from plywood boards, steel rods, and other materials from hardware stores. These early pieces, which fluctuate between paintings and early objects, evoke movements like Post-Minimalism and the Conceptual Art of the 1970s, as well as Hard Edge or Color Field painting. They also recall German artists like Joseph Beuy’s students Imi Knoebel and Blinky Palermo. Like them, Merz emerges as a new representative of constructivist, non-objective art – a kind of Constructivism 3.0. So how can this seemingly strong transformation be explained? Merz has always focused on the spiritual and intellectual aspects of art. He studied industrial design in Paris and then art in Bern, Berlin and Hamburg. In modernism, it was evident that some sought the spiritual in the clarity of geometry, while others found it in the lyrical and expressive. It seems that Merz, spurred by a recent engagement with illustration, graphics, and craftsmanship, has now landed on the other side – the side of the passionate, vibrant visual artist who pours his heart into his work. The artist was nominated for the Swiss Art Awards 2024 and has benefited from several residencies. In 2024 alone, he has been featured in five shows, including the museum-quality exhibition at Château de Gruyères, which runs until October 27th and showcases the three paintings of this offering. 
Merz's work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and art shows, and institutions, such as the Bern Cantonal Bank, have begun acquiring his pieces. 
 
Solo Shows:

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	<li>2024 “Le Jardin d’Eau“, Château de Gruyères, Gruyères, Switzerland – Ongoing until October 27, 2024</li>
	<li>2022 “Berlin am Meer”, Lokal-int, Bienne, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2021 “Sohn des Glücks”, Espace Sauvage, Düsseldorf, Germany</li>
	<li>2018 “Parade de Monstres”, Smallville Space, Neuchâtel, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2018 “No regrets”, Benzene, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2017 “Sonntag”, Espace Labo, Geneva, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2016 “The fool on the Hill”, Córtex Frontal, Arraiolos, Portugal</li>
	<li>2014 “Blue”, Galerie Milieu, Bern, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2012 “Gegenschlag im Zentrum”, Center, Berlin, Germany</li>
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Selected Group Shows:

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	<li>2024 Galerie Lange + Pult, Auvernier, Switzerland – Upcoming in November</li>
	<li>2024 “Berlin Group Show”, Nizza Berlin (Cooperation Space), Berlin, Germany</li>
	<li>2024 “Votive”, Hyphastudios, London, United Kingdom</li>
	<li>2024 “Swiss Art Awards”, Basel, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2024 “Summer Show”, Galerie Mighela Shama, Geneva, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2023 “The Painting Academy”, Galerie Polomarco, Geneva, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2021 “Plus est en vous”, Art Môtiers 2021, Môtiers, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2021 “Corona Call”, Kunstraum Kreuzlingen, Kreuzlingen, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2019 “Cantonale Bern Jura”, Kunsthauslangenthal, Langenthal, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2019 “Snack”, Galerie Lange + Pult, Auvernier, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2018 “Juleutstillingen”, Billedgalleri, Haugesund, Norway</li>
	<li>2018 “Toxic BoomRoom”, Benzene, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2018 “Jahresaustellung”, Hochschule der Künste, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2017 “Festivalfangst”, Haugesund, Norway</li>
	<li>2017 “Poly Eck Dings”, Benzene, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2017 “Masteraustellung”, Hochschule der Künste, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2016 “Rundgang”, Hochschule der Künste, Hamburg, Germany</li>
	<li>2015 “Old Friends New Ideas - Old Ideas New Friends”, Galerie Milieu, Bern, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2015 “Going places”, Salon Mondial, Basel, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2015 “Swiss art awards”, Art Basel. Basel, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2014 “Space is the place”, IAAB, Berlin, Germany</li>
	<li>2014 “Cantonale Bern Jura”, Kunsthaus Langenthal, Switzerland</li>
	<li>2014 “Regionale”, Kunstverein Freiburg, Switzerland</li>
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Awards and grants:

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	<li>2024 Finalist of Swiss Art Awards</li>
	<li>2015 Nominee for the Swiss Art Prize</li>
	<li>2014 Scholarship holder of the international exchange and studio program Basel region (IAAB)</li>
	<li>2013 Nominee for the Swiss Art Prize</li>
	<li>2010 Contribution to the patronage fund for young Swiss artists, Kunsthalle Basel</li>
	<li>2008 Exchange program of the Association of Icelandic Artists (SÍM), two months residency in Reykjavik and Skagaströnd, Iceland. Art in public space and writing of bachelor thesis</li>
	<li>2005 Winner of a scholarship, residency in New York City</li>
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Context in Time ⏳

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Emerging artists often sell their works at more affordable prices compared to established names. If the artist gains recognition over time, the value of their art can increase significantly, offering substantial returns on your investment. 
 
Conclusion 🎯

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Investing in Jon Merz's artwork combines cultural significance with strong growth potential. His rising global profile, marked by numerous exhibitions and upcoming international gallery representation, positions his work for substantial price appreciation. The combination of his unique artistic style and expanding international reach makes this a promising investment opportunity with both cultural and financial returns.

The price of 68,500 € includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of 6,500 €. 62,000 € can be allocated to the asset. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, 4 years storage, and insurance.

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SEV Société des Entrepôts Vevey S.A., Port Franc, Av. Reller 1, 1800 Vevey, Switzerland

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Over the past five years, the price of Jon Merz’s 200 x 150 cm paintings has doubled, rising from CHF 7,000 in 2020 to CHF 15,000 in 2024, representing a 114% increase.

Return

The Knight Frank 2024 index reveals that art has experienced a 105% increase in value over the past decade. 
 
The global recognition gained through Merz's expanding international representation will attract a broader collector base, diversifying demand across markets and providing greater price stability for his works.

Stability

Merz's paintings are distinguished by bold brushstrokes, a rich palette, and a unique sense of movement. He frequently draws on organic forms and natural patterns, giving his work a harmonious and rhythmic quality.

Jon Merz, Nymphée 2023, Pneuma 2023 & Sur la tombe du poisson pousse des fleurs 2023

Merz is well-represented in the local market. He held 8 solo exhibitions, was in 9 group exhibitions, and won 7 awards/grants all within just 12 years.

Track Record

M&amp;A Arts represents the leading edge in art and finance, spearheaded by Asher Edelman, the renowned investor and art collector. With an unparalleled experience and extensive relationships in the art world, M&amp;A Arts offers deep knowledge and expertise in the financial aspects of the art market.

M&amp;A Arts is a Swiss company at the forefront of the art and finance sectors. It was founded in 2023 by Asher Edelman, the renowned financier and art collector, and his wife, Michelle Edelman, who has dedicated her career to managing, promoting, and placing international artists, connecting global opportunities with galleries, museums, art fairs, and private sales. 
Together, Asher and Michelle bring decades of experience and expertise and a unique vision to drive success in the dynamic realm of art and finance. Alongside a diverse team of experts in the fields of art, finance, and business, they have cultivated an unparalleled understanding of the intricacies of the art world. 
 
M&amp;A Arts is positioned to become a leader in art-related businesses, facilitating the creation of new investment opportunities by identifying and sourcing works by artists with the highest investment potential.

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Asher Edelman is an internationally recognized financier, art collector, and innovator in art finance. Asher began collecting art in the early 1960s, earning recognition for his early identification of artists such as Jasper Johns, Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg, Brice Marden, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. His passion for art led him to create the FAE Musée d'Art Contemporain in Pully, near Lausanne, which launched the first European retrospective exhibitions of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Roy Lichtenstein. He has also run various companies in the art sector, including activities related to lending, leasing, advisory services, and artist management. 
 
Michelle Edelman brings over 30 years of experience in branding, marketing, and Contemporary Art. She founded Traffic Creative Management and TRAFFICARTS, a leading creative agency and artist incubator in New York City, specializing in brand design and advertising, as well as the management, promotion, and placement of international artists with galleries, museums, art fairs, and private sales. 
 
Cedric Autet is a seasoned executive with wide expertise in financial operations and art finance. He has a proven track record of delivering value through strategic planning and execution of various art-related transactions, including lending, leasing and fractionalization.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (M&amp;A Arts) and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after deduction of all costs for storage and insurance.

Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the artwork.

Jon Merz, Nymphée 2023, Pneuma 2023 & Sur la tombe du poisson pousse des fleurs 2023

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