The direct management or organization of the same, including analysis, estimates and appraisals, the management, promotion and presentation of private collections of ancient and modern works of art, as well as any collectible object, consulting in the preparation of exhibitions of pictorial and non-pictorial works of art, intermediation in the purchase and sale of all kinds of modern and non-modern artistic works, representation of the private collector at public auctions as both sellers and buyers. The ownership, administration, acquisition and sale of real estate in Switzerland and abroad for the needs related to the fulfillment of the company's purpose. The company may establish branches or affiliated companies and may associate with other companies in Switzerland or abroad or exercise activities that have a direct or indirect relationship with the purpose.