UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 1-U

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Regulation A of the Securities Act of 1933

 

January 31, 2024

Date of Report: (Date of earliest event reported)

 

MASTERWORKS 210, LLC

(Exact name of issuer as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   92-1125724

State of other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

225 Liberty Street, 29th Floor

New York, New York 10281

(Full mailing address of principal executive offices)

 

(203) 518-5172

(Issuer’s telephone number, including area code)

 

www.masterworks.com

(Issuer’s website)

 

Class A Ordinary Shares

(Securities issued pursuant to Regulation A)

 

 

 

 
 

 

Item 1. Fundamental Changes

 

On January 17, 2024, Masterworks 210, LLC (the “Company”) and the 210 Segregated Portfolio of Masterworks Cayman, SPC agreed to consign the sole painting owned by the Company created by Gunther Forg (the “Painting”) to an unaffiliated gallery (the “Consignee”), pursuant to a consignment agreement (the “Consignment Agreement”). A copy of the Consignment Agreement is attached to this Form 1-U as Exhibit 6.1.

 

Pursuant to the Consignment Agreement, the Consignee is appointed as the exclusive selling agent of the Painting and may sell the Painting to a third-party through January 31, 2024, provided that the Company receives a minimum net proceed amount in connection with the sale.

 

On January 29, 2024, the Consignee reached a definitive agreement to sell the Painting to an undisclosed buyer (the “Buyer”) for $800,000 (net of fees and commissions) (the “Sale Price”) in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Consignment Agreement.

 

Title of the Painting shall pass to the Buyer only after the Company receives the full Sale Price. The Company cannot guarantee that the Buyer will make payment in full or that the sale will be completed. Upon the consummation of the above transaction and in accordance with the Company’s Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement, the Company will use the proceeds of the sale of the Painting to pay or provide for payment of the Company’s liabilities, costs and expenses and will distribute the remaining proceeds of the liquidation of the assets to the Company’s shareholders of record, after which the Company will wind up operations and dissolve.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

 

This Current Report on Form 1-U contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seeks,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates” or the negative version of these words or other comparable words. Such forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our most recent Offering Circular filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as such factors may be updated from time to time in our periodic filings and offering circular supplements filed with the SEC, which are accessible on the SEC’s EDGAR website. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements that are included in our filings with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.   Description of Exhibit
     
6.1   Consignment Agreement*

 

*Certain confidential portions (indicated by brackets and asterisks) of this exhibit have been omitted from this exhibit

 

 
 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation A, the issuer has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  MASTERWORKS 210, LLC
     
  By: /s/ Joshua B. Goldstein
  Name: Joshua B. Goldstein
  Title: General Counsel

 

Date: January 31, 2024

 

 

 

Exhibit 6.1

 

 

CERTAIN CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF THIS EXHIBIT HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND REPLACED WITH “[***]”. SUCH IDENTIFIED INFORMATION HAS BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS EXHIBIT BECAUSE IT IS (I) NOT MATERIAL AND (II)WOULD BE COMPETITIVELY HARMFUL IF PUBLICLY DISCLOSED.

 

CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

Contract Number EXT.CA0210A

 

Consigning Parties: (“Level”) Level & Co. Gallery, LLC
   
Date of Agreement: January 17, 2024
   
Consignment Period: January 17, 2024 - January 31, 2024
   
Consignee: [***]

 

Artwork:

 

Artist: Gunther Forg (the “Work”)
Title: Uxnxtxixtxlxexd  
Medium: Acrylic and oil on canvas  
Size: 70.8 x 59 in. (179.8 x 149.9 cm)  
Date: 2008  
     
NY Sales Tax: None Withheld; Delaware Delivery  

 

Selling price and Payment: A buyer may be offered extended payment terms of up to thirty (30) calendar days from the date of receipt of an invoice by Consignee. Payment to Level will occur within five (5) business days of Consignee’s receipt of the purchase price in full.

 

Minimum Net Proceeds due to Level: [***]

 

Commission: Consignee shall be entitled to retain a commission of up to [***] of the purchase price paid by the purchaser net sale proceeds received by Level (the “Commission”), provided that Level shall receive no less than the Net Proceeds.

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

Shipping Address:

[***]

 

Full contact details, email address, phone:

 

[***]

 

Pickup location:  
  Return location:
UOVO Delaware  
101 Lake Dr UOVO Delaware
Newark, DE 19702 101 Lake Dr
United States Newark, DE 19702
  United States

 

Condition of the Work(s)

 

Please see Condition Report attached as Exhibit A.

 

Special Handling, Packing, and Installation Instructions:

 

  Consignee will document all instances of the uncrating, crating, and installation with reasonable digital images and shall provide same to Level.

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONSIGNMENT AGREEMENT

 

1. Consignment Period.

 

Level hereby agrees to consign the Work to the Consignee for a period designated on the first page of this Consignment Agreement, unless otherwise mutually agreed by the parties in writing (the “Consignment Period”) to be sold by the Consignee (“Consignee”) in its own name to a buyer.

 

2. Commission and Payment.

 

(a) All offers for purchase shall be submitted to Level to approval. In the event that the Work is sold to a third-party buyer (the “Buyer”) during the Consignment Period, pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Consignment Agreement:

 

(i) Level shall receive no less than the Minimum Net Proceeds;

(ii) to the extent that the purchase price paid by the Buyer, exclusive of any applicable taxes (the “Purchase Price”) exceeds the Minimum Net Proceeds, the Consignee shall be entitled to retain a Commission of the Purchase Price no greater than the amount set forth on the first page of this Consignment Agreement;

 

(b) Consignee shall be entitled to retain this Commission and forward the balance of the sale proceeds for the Work to Level within five (5) business days of the receipt by Consignee of the entire Purchase Price for the Work in good and clear funds. Level reserves the right to request a redacted copy of any bill of sale or purchase agreement indicating the final sale price. In case of late or non-payment by the buyer, Consignee and Level will jointly agree on the appropriate course of action against the Buyer. Consignee shall not be liable for late or non-payment by the Buyer; provided, however, that Consignee shall not waive any rights Level may have against the defaulting Buyer.

 

(c) Should Level consent to a sale, upon payment in full of Minimum Net Proceed to Level pursuant to this Agreement, Level specifically and irrevocably authorizes Consignee to effect the transfer of ownership and title to the buyer and to provide such documentation as reasonably required upon sale, including a bill of sale for the Work if applicable.

 

3. Transfer of Title: Consignee agrees that it will not release custody of the Work to any Buyer unless and until it has received payment in full of the Purchase Price for the Work. Title to the Work will transfer to the Buyer upon Level’ receipt of the full amount of the Minimum Net Proceeds.

 

4. Shipping. Consignee shall be responsible for all expenses related to selling the Work including costs for packing, crating, customs, import and export duties, and shipping the Work from its current or pickup location to Consignee’s custody and control to the storage facility [***] as indicated on Page 2, as well as all costs associated with shipping the Work back to a storage location authorized by Level in writing if it remains unsold at the end of the Consignment Period. Consignee shall not otherwise relocate the Work without the prior express written permission of Level. The parties will mutually determine the return location at least five (5) business days before the end of the Consignment Period. The Consignee will exercise the same care with respect to the Work as it does in the safekeeping of comparable property of its own and will use professional art handling, crating and shipping agents, all to be agreed upon with Level in advance, with consent not to be unreasonably withheld.

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

5. Insurance. Consignee shall be responsible for an all-risks, wall-to-wall fine art insurance coverage for the Work (and related expenses) up to the amount of the Minimum Net Proceeds, including static risks and transit worldwide. All policies must be primary and non-contributory. If shipment is not arranged by Consignee, coverage shall commence upon safe receipt and inspection of the Work by Consignee. Risk of loss for the Work shall transfer to Consignee on the earliest of: (a) collection by shippers arranged by Consignee; or (b) receipt and inspection of the Work if shipment is arranged by Level. Consignee will provide Level with a certificate of insurance evidencing such insurance coverage naming Level as an additional insured and loss payee prior to transfer of risk of loss. In the event of loss or damage, the Consignee shall notify Level within five (5) calendar days. Upon return of the Work, Level shall notify the Consignee in writing of any damage within five (5) business days of receipt of the Work.

 

6. Inspection.

 

Level shall inspect the Work (if returned unsold) within 14 days of its return to Level and immediately notify Consignee of any defects in writing. In the absence of such notification within 14 days of return, the Work will be deemed free of defects and claims for damages which will be excluded to the fullest extent legally permitted.

 

7. Level’ Representations and Warranties.

 

(a) Level represents and warrants that:

 

(i) It has the full legal authority to enter into this Agreement, to make the representations and warranties contained herein, to irrevocably authorize Consignee to deliver a bill of sale, and to complete the transaction contemplated herein;

(ii) It is now, and will be at the time of any sale, acting on behalf of the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Work absolutely;

(iii) The owner holds good, valuable and marketable title to the Work;

(iv) The Work is now and will at the time of transfer of title hereunder be free and clear of any and all rights, liens, claims, security interests or other encumbrances held by any person or entity;

(v) To the best of Level’s knowledge, the Work is authentic, that is, the Work was created by the artist indicated on this Agreement;

(vi) Level has notified Consignee in writing about any concerns expressed by third parties in relation to the ownership, condition, authenticity, attribution, and

(ix) Where the Work has been imported into the United States, Level represents and warrants that to the best of Level’ knowledge, the Work has been lawfully imported into the United States and lawfully exported as required by the laws and regulations of any country in which it was formerly located.

 

(b) The benefits of the representations, warranties, covenants and indemnities contained in this Consignment Agreement shall survive completion of the transaction contemplated by this Consignment Agreement, including without limitation transfer of the Work to the Buyer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any right to cancellation and/or rescission of the sale of the Work shall only pertain to Level’ representation, warranty and indemnification relating to the authenticity of the Work, and shall extend to the Buyer of record, and to no other party, for a period of five (5) years from the date that Level receives the full amount of the purchase price.

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

8. Consignee’s Representations and Warranties.

 

(a) Consignee represents and warrants that:

 

(i) In accordance with applicable laws and regulations intended to prevent money laundering or terrorist financing existing in the United States as well as the jurisdiction where the sale of the Work is transacted, it shall carry out necessary “know your customer” identification and verification checks on any buyer (including any party that would be considered the ultimate beneficial owner of any Buyer of the Work);

(ii) Other than with regard to clear title and authenticity, the Work will be offered “AS IS” and it will not make any representation or warranty to a potential purchaser with respect to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, provenance, restoration, or historical relevance of the Work, and that no statement anywhere, whether oral or written, will be deemed such a representation or warranty; and

 

9. Mutual Indemnification. The parties shall indemnify and hold harmless each other harmless, including their respective officers, directors, agents, employees, and representatives, from and against any and all claims, actions, losses, liabilities, damages and expenses (including reasonable legal fees and expenses) relating to any breach by a party of any of their respective obligations, covenants, representations or warranties contained in this Consignment Agreement.

 

10. Marketing and Images.

 

Level acknowledges and agrees that Consignee may market the Work to potential purchasers as it deems appropriate subject to the following:

 

  During the Consignment Period, the Consignee shall not publicly display the Work or advertise the Work on any website.

 

11. Modifications. The terms of this Consignment Agreement may be changed only by mutual consent of the parties in writing (which shall include e-mail).

 

12. No Joint Venture. This Consignment Agreement shall not be construed as a teaming, joint venture or other such arrangement between the parties.

 

13. Choice of Law. Without regard to the location of the Work at the time of sale, this Consignment Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, exclusive of New York’s choice of law provisions. In the event of a dispute, the parties’ consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of New York state or federal courts.

 

14. Entire Agreement. This Consignment Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any-and-all other prior agreements, both written and oral. In the event of any conflict between this Consignment Agreement and any sale terms or agreement with the Buyer, the terms of this Consignment Agreement will govern.

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

15. Counterparts. This Consignment Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one-and-the-same instrument. Signatures sent by facsimile transmission or scanned and sent by e-mail in PDF format are valid and binding and will be deemed originals for all purposes.

 

Accepted and Agreed:    
     
[***]   Level & Co. Gallery, LLC
     
     
[***]    
     
    January 17, 2024
Date   Date

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com

 

 
 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

CONDITION REPORT

 

30 East 74th Street

New York, NY 10021

929.547.9922 invoicing@Levelandco.com