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Art hot during high inflation
It could be said that recent auction results are proof of arts growing status as an asset that investors can trust as a hedge against inflation. While it is an liquid asset (is not as quickly exchangeable for cash as stocks), perhaps some investors are considering this the necessary price to pay to be better…
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Can You Invest In Art With Less Than $1,000?
Numerous opportunities exist to purchase artwork under the $1,000, $500, and even $200 threshold. These will likely be editions. As noted in what to look for in an art print, the ideal edition will include a signature, an edition size and an edition number. But, when you venture into editions under $500, you may have…
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Is Art A Good Hedge Against inflation?
In times of high inflation, investors can have a preference to move part of their wealth to tangible assets, like gold, property, and art. This is because inflation erodes the purchasing power of cash, as the goods and services purchased with cash become more expensive. Even the value of cash held in interest-bearing bank accounts…
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What Kinds Of Artwork Should You Collect?
Paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, skateboards; the kinds of artworks you can collect are almost endless. With such a wide array of options, how do you choose what types of artwork you should add to your portfolio? Several factors will inform your answer to this question, including, how seriously do you take diversification and what kind…
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What To Look For In An Art Print
Even while our guides touch on every kind of artwork, I am acutely aware that the most likely artwork beginner investors will consider is editioned art prints. Acquiring other artworks, such as one-of-a-kind paintings, can be prohibitively expensive for most investors (unless you invest via art funds). This is why we think it is imperative…
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Should You Buy Cheap Art Prints?
No serious art collector would purchase cheap art prints/reproductions for investment sake. But, I would argue that there can be a place for cheap art prints, if they are only expected to decorate your home. I make this argument because there are some places in your home that cannot handle valuable works of art. For…
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How To Keep Track Of Your Art Collection
If you are going to be collecting art, you will need a way to keep track of all the details associated with your purchases and sales. While you will likely receive a physical document citing the artwork’s authenticity, it will omit essential information that you will find helpful to have on hand at some point…
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Should You Invest In Artist Skateboards?
There is a type of artwork that has grown in popularity with art investors over the past decade: The artist skateboard. Since the inception of skateboarding, the skateboard has been adorned with images popular with those immersed in skating sub-culture. Nowadays, skateboards have been adopted by many artists, who print their work on the underside, to…
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How Can You Sell Your Art Collection?
There are several factors you should consider when deciding whether you should sell your collection as a whole or piece by piece. Are you selling privately or via auction? Is auction the best method for selling? and Are you a well known collector?
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What You Must Know Before Selling Art At Auction
Just as there are things you must know before buying art at auction, there are important things you must know before selling art at auction too. The better informed you are about what to expect when you sell your work at auction, the better position you will be to maximise your returns and fulfill your…
