The Top Ten Art Price Indexes and Databases The recent increase in popularity of art investment has given rise to many different art price indexes and databases which are a fantastic resource for art investors and collectors who are looking to gauge value, determine popularity and attempt to predict art market movements and price progression. [...]
For Sale or Not For Sale: Commercialism and the Art Market An exhibition was recently held at the P.S.1 MOMA gallery in New York titled ‘Not For Sale’ which consisted of works that artists have kept for themselves and not sold for various reasons. The exhibition, which is seriously flawed, was meant to be a [...]
Six Symptoms of Art Addiction The other day I was perusing the catalogue for an upcoming major art auction while enjoying my morning latte when I suddenly had a moment of self reflection where I realised that pretty much every part of my day has something to do with art. I am by no means [...]
Hedge Fund Hearsay and Art Market Madness You have probably seen hedge funds mentioned frequently in the media because of the enormous amount of money that have been invested in them and the huge returns being achieved. What you may not realise is that many of the mega wealthy individuals that have money invested in [...]
Fine Art Valuation: The Frame Factor The renowned art critic and social commentator John Ruskin once said “Have you ever considered in the early history of painting, how important also is the history of the frame maker? It is a matter, I assure you, needing the very best consideration. For the frame was made before [...]
Investing in Art: The Danger of Fads and Trends Although the art market is a relatively insulated market there does tend to be a vulnerability that is perpetuated by the amalgamation of fine art with popular culture and the influences of commercialism and the media. As I have said many times before, when investing in [...]
Understanding the Art Market: Condition, Restoration and Conservation The effect that the condition of an artwork has on its value is something that is very unpredictable and dependant on many different factors. As a general rule you should try and avoid purchasing an artwork that is in poor condition unless the artwork is of significant [...]
Art Market Trends: The Value of an Artist’s Early Works Recent high profile sales of art by some of the worlds most famous artists has re-acquainted me with a trend that often sees works from early on in an artist’s career reach much higher prices than works created later in an artist’s career. This trend [...]
The Key to Successful Art Investment One of the most important things to remember when investing in art is that a poor quality work is always going to be a poor quality work regardless of how famous the artist is. With such huge volumes of art being bought and sold it is extremely important for [...]
Art Investment: The Best and Worst Selling Subjects Revealed One of the most important factors that people should consider when investing in art is the effect that the subject of an artwork can have on its desirability and value. When looking at artworks to purchase as an investment it is very easy to give in [...]
