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What is the Best Art to Invest In?
Basically, I can answer this question right off the bat and tell you that artwork from a Blue Chip artist is the best art to invest in. This advice is especially true for investors who are new to the market and are unsure about the finer details of this alternative asset.
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Why Peter Doig Prints Are a Must-Have Investment!
Even with the immense appreciation in his work, I don’t think it is too late to acquire a Peter Doig print. In fact, his prints are still extremely affordable for the first time collector. Criminally so. We are talking about editioned prints of around 100 for ~US$5,000 or less. And they are nice prints too,…
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Buying Banksy? How to Avoid Fakes and Scams
If you are looking for artwork below $5,000, there are some things you can do to avoid the chance of purchasing a fake Banksy. The first important thing you can do is only purchase through a reputable auction house or gallery, because they will have likely reached out to Banksy verification team (Pest Control Office)…
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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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A Beginner’s Strategy For Art Collecting
I would recommend that you start by collecting inexpensive editions from blue-chip artists (or at least from very well-known artists that sit just outside blue-chip status). Editions such as skateboards and prints may be best, as they are the easiest to find. But sculptural editions would also be a good choice for beginners as they…
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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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What You Need To Consider Before Framing A Print
If you are serious about art collecting, all your art prints should be custom-framed by a professional. A professional framer has the right tools and experience to ensure your prints are framed without damage. Further, they should possess the skills to talk you through the important components you must consider before framing an artwork, such…
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10 Investable Artists To Watch In 2022
Every year, Easel Investing promotes 10 artists who should be on the radar of every art investor. In 2022, we are interested in still alive but very old artists. We have restricted the artists on this list to those over 80 years of age. Additionally, we hold a bias toward female artists, as the scope…
