This $6M Four Seasons Condo Comes With a $30-40M Art Collection. But There's a Catch

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Imagine walking into your new San Francisco penthouse and finding a Damien Hirst silkscreen dusted with diamonds hanging above your toilet. Okay, maybe not above the toilet, but the buyer of this $6 million Four Seasons condo will have access to exactly that kind of art-world flex.
The nearly 2,800-square-foot, two-bedroom, three-bath unit on the tenth floor of the historic 1903-built Aronson building isn’t just a luxury pad, it’s basically a private museum. The current owner spent decades curating a collection worth approximately $30 to $40 million, and they’re offering the whole thing as part of the deal. We’re talking Damien Hirst spot paintings, works by Picasso, Renoir, Chagall, and even Andy Warhol. The catch? You can only buy the art if you buy the condo first.
Listing agent Butch Haze of Compass came up with this strategy to help his client, an international hotelier, stand out in a competitive market. With about half of the 146 units in the Four Seasons complex still on the market, the developer needed something beyond standard luxury amenities to attract buyers. “The only way we could compete with the developer is to potentially offer somebody a priceless opportunity”, Haze explained.
It’s part of a bigger trend in high-end real estate where sellers are packaging lifestyle experiences alongside the actual property. In this case, you’re not just getting a condo; you’re getting instant cultural credibility. The unit features original exposed brick walls and arched windows unique to this floor, plus bespoke furnishings that are also available for purchase at an additional cost. There’s even a second bedroom with a Murphy bed hidden behind Japanese-inspired paper screens.
The owner originally planned to keep the place as a long-term investment after purchasing it for nearly $5.8 million in 2021, but ended up splitting their time between New York and Beverly Hills instead. They barely spent any significant time here, so it made sense to find a buyer who could actually appreciate the space and the art collection.
Of course, owning a unit here comes with a hefty price tag beyond the initial purchase. The nearly $5,000 monthly HOA fee covers amenities like a full-floor private club with an entertainment terrace, concierge services, and lobby attendants. But honestly, if you’re buying a place with a $30-40 million art collection, the HOA fee probably isn’t going to make you flinch. Plus, if you’re still feeling extra, there’s a 1963 vintage Ferrari 250 GT Lusso parked in the garage available for purchase too.
AUTHOR: mp
SOURCE: SF Standard





































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