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George Morton-Clark, The Crying Cat, 2023
Asset value
52.000 €
Issue price per Splint
50 €
Total number of Splints
1.040
Investment horizon in years
2 to 4
Return-to-Risk Assessment
6/10
Since launch April ‘25
+0.0%
Main reasons to invest
Return Potential📈: An investment of 500 EUR could reach an estimated value of 1,217 EUR in 4 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratio⚖️: With just 3.4% annual total costs (including exit fees), your net profit could be 24.9% per year.
Own a Timeless Pop-Culture Masterpiece 🎨: The Crying Cat captures universal nostalgia through electrifying, vibrant imagery. It’s more than an investment—it's a connection to cultural memory and rising market momentum. With auction prices for George Morton-Clark’s works increasing by 17.8% annually over the past four years, owning this large-scale original means securing an emotional and financial icon for the future.
Description
Investment Thesis 📝
1. Acquiring Below Market Value — Immediate Discount Advantage
We secured The Crying Cat at a 12% discount to the current gallery price. This margin not only offers an immediate cushion against market volatility but significantly improves the investment's risk-return profile. In a market where price trajectories have been sharply positive, entering below retail provides tangible, measurable upside from day one.
2. Strong Historical Performance — 32% CAGR and Robust Demand
George Morton-Clark’s market has demonstrated an impressive 32% CAGR between 2019 and 2024, outperforming many traditional asset classes. Driven by rising collector demand, strategic brand collaborations, and growing institutional visibility, the momentum behind Morton-Clark’s large-format works supports a highly attractive 24.9% to 33.0% expected annual return depending on the investment scenario.
3. Scarce Large-Scale Artwork — Rising Rarity and Cultural Relevance
The Crying Cat measures an impressive 220 x 170 cm, making it one of Morton-Clark’s largest and most ambitious pieces. With unique works becoming scarcer and large canvases commanding a premium, this acquisition stands out. Nostalgia, pop culture resonance, and vibrant style amplify its emotional and financial appeal for collectors worldwide.
1. Acquiring Below Market Value — Immediate Discount Advantage
We secured The Crying Cat at a 12% discount to the current gallery price. This margin not only offers an immediate cushion against market volatility but significantly improves the investment's risk-return profile. In a market where price trajectories have been sharply positive, entering below retail provides tangible, measurable upside from day one.
2. Strong Historical Performance — 32% CAGR and Robust Demand
George Morton-Clark’s market has demonstrated an impressive 32% CAGR between 2019 and 2024, outperforming many traditional asset classes. Driven by rising collector demand, strategic brand collaborations, and growing institutional visibility, the momentum behind Morton-Clark’s large-format works supports a highly attractive 24.9% to 33.0% expected annual return depending on the investment scenario.
3. Scarce Large-Scale Artwork — Rising Rarity and Cultural Relevance
The Crying Cat measures an impressive 220 x 170 cm, making it one of Morton-Clark’s largest and most ambitious pieces. With unique works becoming scarcer and large canvases commanding a premium, this acquisition stands out. Nostalgia, pop culture resonance, and vibrant style amplify its emotional and financial appeal for collectors worldwide.
Exit Options at Maturity 🚪
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert Opéra Gallery on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the painting 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.
We will manage the exit strategy in collaboration with our expert Opéra Gallery on behalf of our investors, ensuring the best possible outcome based on market conditions at the time. Depending on the prevailing market situation, the painting 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? 🎨
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in a mid-career artist offers a mix of financial potential and personal satisfaction, making it an appealing option for both new and seasoned collectors.
For centuries, art was collected for its cultural, emotional, intellectual, political, and economic value. Investing in a mid-career artist 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? 💎
George Morton-Clark’s The Crying Cat offers a rare opportunity to invest in an emerging blue-chip artist whose market momentum is undeniable. With a strong annualized growth rate of 32% at galleries over the past three years and a 17.8% annualized auction price increase over the past four years, Morton-Clark’s work has consistently demonstrated rising demand and resilience. The Crying Cat is a unique piece measuring 220 x 170 cm — a particularly large and sought-after format that increases its desirability among collectors.
Morton-Clark’s art resonates deeply by blending nostalgic pop culture icons with an expressive, raw energy, positioning him alongside influential figures like George Condo, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol. His recent exhibitions at international galleries and museums, coupled with collaborations with major brands, have substantially broadened his global reach.
Importantly, this acquisition comes at a 12% discount to the current gallery price, creating a margin of safety that is rare in today’s competitive contemporary art market. With the artist’s growing reputation, upcoming solo exhibitions, and the broader art market’s consistent shift toward figurative and pop-influenced works, this piece offers an exceptional risk-return profile. The combination of authentic cultural resonance, scarcity, and a proven track record makes The Crying Cat a strategically compelling investment for collectors and investors seeking tangible assets with emotional and financial upside.
George Morton-Clark’s The Crying Cat offers a rare opportunity to invest in an emerging blue-chip artist whose market momentum is undeniable. With a strong annualized growth rate of 32% at galleries over the past three years and a 17.8% annualized auction price increase over the past four years, Morton-Clark’s work has consistently demonstrated rising demand and resilience. The Crying Cat is a unique piece measuring 220 x 170 cm — a particularly large and sought-after format that increases its desirability among collectors.
Morton-Clark’s art resonates deeply by blending nostalgic pop culture icons with an expressive, raw energy, positioning him alongside influential figures like George Condo, Roy Lichtenstein, and Andy Warhol. His recent exhibitions at international galleries and museums, coupled with collaborations with major brands, have substantially broadened his global reach.
Importantly, this acquisition comes at a 12% discount to the current gallery price, creating a margin of safety that is rare in today’s competitive contemporary art market. With the artist’s growing reputation, upcoming solo exhibitions, and the broader art market’s consistent shift toward figurative and pop-influenced works, this piece offers an exceptional risk-return profile. The combination of authentic cultural resonance, scarcity, and a proven track record makes The Crying Cat a strategically compelling investment for collectors and investors seeking tangible assets with emotional and financial upside.
Context in Time ⏳
We are at a key moment for George Morton-Clark’s career. Recent auction results show a 17.8% annualized price growth over four years, confirming rising institutional and collector demand. With the broader art market favoring vibrant, figurative works and Morton-Clark’s increasing museum presence globally, investing now means capitalizing on both cultural relevance and financial momentum—positioning ahead of the next major market re-rating for his large-format paintings.
We are at a key moment for George Morton-Clark’s career. Recent auction results show a 17.8% annualized price growth over four years, confirming rising institutional and collector demand. With the broader art market favoring vibrant, figurative works and Morton-Clark’s increasing museum presence globally, investing now means capitalizing on both cultural relevance and financial momentum—positioning ahead of the next major market re-rating for his large-format paintings.
Conclusion 🎯
The Crying Cat by George Morton-Clark combines a rare entry discount, strong historical returns, and cultural resonance into one exceptional opportunity. With large-format works growing scarcer and demand accelerating, this investment offers a unique chance to secure a future blue-chip asset at below-market value — positioning perfectly for long-term upside.
The Crying Cat by George Morton-Clark combines a rare entry discount, strong historical returns, and cultural resonance into one exceptional opportunity. With large-format works growing scarcer and demand accelerating, this investment offers a unique chance to secure a future blue-chip asset at below-market value — positioning perfectly for long-term upside.
Expert
OPERA GALLERY
Founded in Singapore in 1994, Opera Gallery has forged, over its 30 years, a network of 16 galleries worldwide including London, Paris, New York, Geneva, Hong Kong, and Seoul, establishing itself as one of the leading global players within the international art market. Headed by Gilles Dyan, Opera Gallery specialises in post-war French art, and in Modern and Contemporary European, American, and Asian art. In addition, the gallery represents international emerging artists such as Andy Denzler, Anthony James and Gustavo Nazareno. and more established contemporary artists such as Ron Arad, Manolo Valdés, and Anselm Reyle.
Additional details
Asset ID
2bf7fa8b-0a07-4ebd-9e23-d3336eda1f06
Name
The Crying Cat
Artist
George Morton-Clark
Publication year
2023
Size
220 x 170cm
Number of editions
Unique
Signature
The paintings us signed
Material
Oil, acrylic and charcoal on canvas
