The company's purpose is to trade in and broker works of art, antiques, and objects of all kinds, as well as to provide related services, and to organize and conduct exhibitions and auctions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries at home and abroad and may participate in other companies at home and abroad, as well as conduct all business directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property at home and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or for the account of others and may provide security for the liabilities of affiliated companies.