Your Collection Could Be Worth Much More Than You Think
From Collector to Investor
Turn your collection into an investment, with transparency, curatorial support, and access to a global market for contemporary African art.
Why Invest in Contemporary Art?
The contemporary art market has grown by over 1,800% since 2000, according to Artprice / Artmarket. In 2024 alone, more than 40.5 million transactions were recorded globally, with an estimated total value of $552 billion — and a projected compound annual growth rate of 6.15% through 2033. Online sales are also rising steadily, with a projected annual growth of 6.3% until 2033.
The African Art Opportunity
Ultra-contemporary African artists (born after 1974) have seen auction sales increase by 434% between 2019 and 2021 (Artnet Price Database). The growing global visibility of African and Afro-diasporic art is fuelling both demand and value creating exceptional opportunities for collectors who act strategically.
A Real Case of Value Growth
“A work purchased at Afrikanizm for €1,500 was resold one year later for €18,000 at auction — a gain of over 1,100%.” While not every sale follows this trajectory, it proves what’s possible when artistic quality, narrative, and a rising market come together.
How It Works
- Artwork Selection — Send us the piece you wish to sell (with certificate of authenticity, artist’s name, year, photographs, and dimensions).
- Curatorial Assessment — We review authenticity, condition, provenance, market history, and collector fit.
- Consignment Proposal — You’ll receive a transparent commission structure and a price projection based on market data.
- Promotion and Sale — Your piece is featured across our chosen channels (private sales, exhibitions, or online platform).
- Transparency and Control — Track offers, negotiations, and status updates in real time.
Email: joao.boavida@afrikanizm.com
Your Next Step
- Review your collection and identify works with resale potential.
- Get in touch with our team for a no-obligation assessment.
- Explore the growing market of African contemporary art.
- Share this opportunity with other collectors in your network.
We believe art is more than an aesthetic object it’s a bridge between cultures, a driver of dialogue, and yes, an intelligent investment opportunity.
Start your journey: joao.boavida@afrikanizm.com
Benefits for Collectors
- Transform artworks into liquid capital or reinvest strategically.
- Actively participate in the art value chain not just as a buyer, but also as a seller.
- Potential for meaningful financial returns (depending on the piece, market, and timing).
- Increase your reputation and visibility as a collector of culturally relevant work.
- Benefit from the full support of our commercial and curatorial team.
Risks and Realities
The art market is exciting, but it’s also cyclical and unpredictable. Key considerations include:
- Market volatility and macroeconomic trends.
- Uneven availability of consolidated market data (especially in emerging markets).
- Illiquidity, sales can take time.
- Transaction costs (commissions, logistics, conservation).
- Fast speculative spikes are not always sustainable.
This is a long-term project. Our team is structured to mitigate risks with transparent data and expert guidance.
FAQ
Curated visibility, access to a global collector base, and digital + physical collaborations.
Through catalogues, press features and collaborative exhibitions with serious collectors.
Transparent 15% commission per sale. No onboarding or maintenance fees.
Specialised incontemporary African art,black artand diaspora works across multiple mediums.