Successful Case Study

HK$50M Antique Collection

HK$50M Antique Collection: From ‘Illiquid Asset’ to ‘Cultural + Wealth Legacy

Mr. Zhang

Hong Kong Entrepreneur

a Hong Kong-based entrepreneur, owns 12 pieces of Qing Dynasty porcelain.

Client Challenges

1

Uncertainty about authentic valuation

2

Fear of inheritance disputes among 3 children

3

Inability to use the collection for emergency liquidity

LG’s Solution

STEP 01

Authentication

Artwork authentication (team of 3 experts verified 8 genuine pieces, valued at HK$48M)

STEP 02

Trust Structuring

Set up "artwork trust" (designated 2 eldest children as managers, youngest as beneficiary of 3 pieces

STEP 03

Liquidity

Partial RWA conversion (converted 2 pieces’ 30% equity to RWA, providing Mr. Zhang with HK$5M emergency funds)

Project Outcome

Harmony

No disputes after 1 year.

Growth

Artwork value increased by 15% via auction curation

Legacy

Children completed LG’s artwork education program, mastering basic appraisal skills