Celine Ali, Woman Holding a Basket of Fruit / Night Dreamer / Woman and the Swan, 2025
Main reasons to invest
Return Potential📈: An investment of €500 could reach an estimated value of €1,249 in 5 years.
Cost-to-Return Ratio⚖️: With just 2.1% annual total costs (September releases with no exit fees), your net profit could be 20.1% per year.
A Rising Voice in Full Color 🎨: Celine Ali’s works channel contemporary emotion, femininity, and cultural duality in a style that is both hauntingly universal and visually bold. Her faceless figures are mirrors to the self—quiet yet resonant. For collectors seeking connection beyond speculation, this triptych offers authenticity, narrative depth, and early access to a rising artistic voice.
Description
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Investment Horizon | 3–5 Years |
| Expected Net ROI (Balanced) | 20.1% p.a. after costs |
| Optimistic Net ROI | 22.6% p.a. after costs |
| Entry Discount | no entry discount |
| Sharpe Ratio | 0.64 (vs. SMI: 0.61) |
| Value at Risk (VaR) | 75% chance to exceed €93,300 (5 yrs) |
| Standard Deviation | 31.0% |
| Risk Rating | B (7.2/10 – Moderate Risk) |
- 3–5 Year Horizon: Designed to capture the growth trajectory of a rising ultracontemporary artist in the fastest-growing segment of the global art market.
- 20.1% CAGR (Balanced Scenario): Based on artist’s recent sales performance and comparable benchmarks in the segment.
- 22.6% CAGR (Optimistic Scenario): Driven by potential institutional recognition and continued auction momentum.
- Sharpe Ratio: 0.64: Indicates a strong risk-adjusted return, outperforming traditional indices such as the SMI (0.61).
- Value at Risk (VaR): 75% chance of exceeding €93,300 after 5 years, ensuring robust downside protection.
- Standard Deviation: 31.0%: Reflects volatility typical of ultracontemporary artworks, yet within an expected range.
- Risk Rating: B (7.2/10): Moderate risk profile—suitable for investors open to short- to mid-term fluctuations for higher returns.
We manage the exit strategy on behalf of our investors to achieve the best possible outcome based on the market conditions at the time. Depending on the market situation, the painting will be sold to a private collector or offered as a single lot 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 strong demand for the artist’s work. Both options are carefully evaluated, and we choose the one that maximizes returns for our investors.
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.
The current offering showcases three original, large-format oil-on-canvas works by Celine Ali—a distinctive voice within the ultracontemporary and women’s art segments. With a Master of Fine Art from London Metropolitan University and active representation through JD Malat and Maddox Gallery, Ali has secured visibility across major European art circuits, including the Florence Biennale, The Other Art Fair, and London’s Maddox Gallery.
These works reflect her signature style—faceless women in dreamlike interiors, balancing abstraction with figuration. Themes of femininity, emotional interiority, and cultural duality are central, and increasingly sought after by institutions and collectors. From a market perspective, Ali is strategically positioned within the fastest-growing segment of the global art market: women ultracontemporary artists. Since 2018, auction representation for women has grown by +131.9%, while high-value works are receiving unprecedented guarantees (78.3% in 2025 vs. 30.1% in 2018).
The entry price of £54,000 aligns with current gallery prices and translates to ~€0.93/cm², well below comparable listings such as £9,900 for smaller works (£1.38/cm²). This positions the investment favorably both in terms of pricing and scalability. Historically, comparable canvases rose from £10,000 to £18,000 between 2023–2025, reflecting a 34.2% CAGR, underpinning the projected 22.6% CAGR in the balanced scenario.
As Ali's institutional profile grows, the potential for a breakout moment—through museum inclusion or major auction success—is tangible. The current works are unique (no editions), signed by the artist, and have clear provenance from the artist and a private collector. Collectors seeking cultural relevance, visual impact, and financial upside will find this triptych a rare intersection of all three.
This triptych captures both the aesthetic richness and investment potential of a breakout ultracontemporary artist. With a balanced CAGR of 20.1%, strong gallery support, and clear upside from current valuation levels, the offering aligns strategic opportunity with emotional storytelling—a rare find in today’s dynamic art landscape.
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