The company's purpose is to engage in the following activities in Switzerland and abroad: the purchase and sale of works of art, on its own account and on behalf of third parties; consulting and assistance for the purchase and sale of works of art; the organization of exhibitions and exhibitions of artists in private galleries and public institutions; the evaluation and enhancement of art collections as well as research on the art market and any other activity connected therewith. The company may also engage in import-export operations. The company will also take care, on a commission basis, of the organization of sales on behalf of third parties and may participate in other similar companies in Switzerland and abroad. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, as well as acquire and sell participations, even with a non-analogous social purpose, both in companies in Switzerland and abroad; may grant and receive financing and guarantees of any kind and in general carry out any operation and activity useful and necessary for the pursuit of the social purpose. The company may develop, acquire and exploit patents, trademarks, licenses, know-how and other rights of companies in Switzerland and abroad. It may also carry out any other activity in direct or indirect relation to the social purpose, as well as acquire and hold real estate in Switzerland and abroad.