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Art & Asset Management: Exploring the Intersection of Art, Finance, and Data Science

Overstone, led by Harco van den Oever, is pioneering the transformation of art into a structured asset class using data science and financial tools. The company addresses the opacity in the art market by combining advanced algorithms with expert insights to assess the liquidity and value of art as collateral. Overstone's innovative approach has attracted institutional clients, such as private banks and insurers, enabling art to be leveraged with confidence and reduced risk. As the market grows, new financial tools like art-backed bonds and credit default swaps are set to expand art’s role as a financial asset. Van den Oever predicts that art leveraged as collateral could rise from 3% to 10% or more. By integrating data analytics with traditional valuation methods, Overstone is bridging the gap between art and finance, reshaping the art market, and supporting the development of a more sophisticated financial ecosystem.

Last updated10 November 2024

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Charlotte Stewart

Charlotte spent 12 years at Christie’s auction house, where she worked in marketing strategy and business management. In 2018, she launched her own marketing consultancy, supporting auction houses and secondary market digital platforms, focused on finding new ways to enable art collecting and create greater access to the market.

Among her clients was MyArtBroker, and it quickly stood out from the rest. Charlotte saw something special in their approach—offering a better solution for collectors, questioning traditional market structures, and giving her the opportunity to make a real impact in the fast-evolving print market, an area she has had a lifelong interest in. She connected deeply with their mission and never looked back.

In addition to her role at MyArtBroker, Charlotte regularly speaks at industry events and panels, hosts the MyArtBroker Podcast, and guest lectures at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art.

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