Art and Collectibles Investing
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Investing in Art: The Rockefeller Estate Art Auction
Interesting article about the expected $1 billion auction of the art and other valuable from the estate of the late David Rockefeller. One interesting point is that much of the art was purchased for substantially less than today’s estimated value. Another point is that Rockefeller changed his plans for the pieces over time, partly because […]
Antiques Investing: The Great Antiques Bust
Prices for many antiques are way down, and could have farther to fall, according to this article. In fact, it appears that many “antiques dealers” have changed their businesses entirely and not dealing at all in older items. This article has some theories about why this happened. Even New York’s prestigious Winter Antiques Show has […]
Stock Investing or Art Investing – Which is Better?
This Bloomberg article tries to answer the question of whether art or stocks make the better investment. It does that by using the prices of two prominent paintings. The conclusion is that it depends on when a painting was purchased. And yet! There are always, and will always, be external factors that affect the price […]
The Art Investing Portfolio
Some economists decided to measures the returns on art and compare them to other investments. One way they did that was to take the collection of John Maynard Keynes that he bequeathed to a college and follow it over the years. The results of the study aren’t favorable for those who view art as a […]
Are Art Sales a Warning for Art Investors?
Prices and sales of art increase during boom times and often decline or collapse during recessions. After a nice recovery following the financial crisis, sales of art and antiques have declined for two consecutive years. But the story might not be what the headlines indicate. At least one analyst says sales are down because they […]
Where All the Art has Gone
When wealthy people look for safe places to park their wealth, they often turn to art. In the past, when art was purchased it usually was displayed in the owner’s home or business, or perhaps lent to a museum. Apparently, that’s no longer the case. Many wealthy people are buying art simply for the investment […]
Estate Planning for Your Collectibles and Treasures
One of the most difficult problems in Estate Planning is determining how to handle personal collections and similar special assets. Often the owner has devoted more than money to these assets. The collection is a special interest that consumed much time and attention, and there probably is an emotional investment as well. The owner had […]
The Dark Side of Art Collecting
Bloomberg.com’s been running a series of articles on different aspects of the art collecting market. The latest installment shows the dangers of art collecting, especially for those who engage in private market transactions and rely on brokers and agents for their information. In this installment, a Russian billionaire decides that his dealer was overstating the […]
