>> Never in history has anyone been able to buy shares of highly coveted art What? Anyone can buy a part-share of any work of art. Want to own a 5% share of

>> Never in history has anyone been able to buy shares of highly coveted art What? Anyone can buy a part-share of any work of art. Want to own a 5% share of the Mona Lisa, just ask. If the owner want they can sell you a percentage of that object. Or you can buy a percentage without ownership rights. Or do anything else you want. Property law and the concept of partial ownerships has been around for thousands of years. Most every possible permutation is available should two parties agree.