Art Investment Blog
American Abstract Expressionism and Art Investing
Despite the ongoing crises in many markets, various art markets are still growing strong. Art works of established artists achieve regularly very high prices. The latest example is an auction record price of $37.1 million for a Gerhard Richter, sold …
(Russian) Нормы прибыли искусства, надёжно определены
This article is available in Russian only
The Price Estimates of Auction Houses
There are different market places for art acquisitions. The two most important ones are public auctions and private sales of galleries. We estimate the market share of the former to be around 40 % of total turnover. Most likely the …
Tips for Private Art Acquisitions
Art can be much more than just decoration. To many experienced art collectors it is also an investment. In fact, professional financial investors rank art on the same level as other property such as precious metals, real estate, or other …
Investing in Contemporary Art – Some Considerations
Even the most seasoned collectors, art dealers and auction houses make art investment mistakes that cost them obscene amounts of money. However, there is a good reason why most investors and buyers in art markets are high-net-worth individuals, and it …
Art Investment Basics – Investing in Art for Monetary Gain
For art aficionados, art investing is akin to hitting two birds with one stone. You get to satisfy your taste for artwork, while making a profit at the same time. People who truly love art do it for passion’s sake, …
Protecting Yourself When Buying Art Online
Art markets today are more diverse than ever. This is not only true for the variety of art objects actually for sale, but also for the high number of (local) art markets dispersed around the globe. Nowadays, there are much …
Is Art a good Alternative Investment?
Investing in art may not seem that appealing considering the volatility of art markets. However, if you prefer to take a view on some of the finer things in life, then you might want to consider some alternative investments. For …
The Art Market – Still on Growth Track
Art as an investment has increasingly attracted attention from investors in recent years. This form of investment offers various attractive benefits, such as e.g. a low correlation with conventional investments and a certain degree of protection against inflation. People sometimes …
(Deutsch) Kunstrenditen, zuverlässig ermittelt
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