Across London, New York, and Paris this month some of the greatest treasures on earth will be bought and sold in unruffled, measured tones. Autumn marks auctions in the art world and a chance for many to add a prized asset to their collections. However, while purchases may pull at the heartstrings of their new
Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair – the largest fair entirely devoted to contemporary print – returns for its eighth edition! Bigger and better than ever before, WCPF brings together an incredible line-up of 1000 original artworks in a unique hybrid exhibition of emerging artists, famous names and specialist galleries. Explore, discover, and
Despite record-level inflation, alternative investing—particularly in high-end art—is on the rise. The Collectors Report by Art Basel and UBS found that the median expenditure on art by high-net-worth collectors in the first half of 2022 was $180,000, up $16,000 per collector for all of 2021. Additionally, collectors spent more per piece. Art sales for pieces
Dream Big If you’ve ever dreamed of joining “the 1%” – the global population that owns 45% of the world’s wealth – while they sip champagne on megayachts and polish their monocles on private jets, we have some good news for you: it’s not impossible. After all, the world’s most successful investors, like Warren Buffett
A recent report by the New York Times reveals that two LeBron James trading cards have an estimated value of up to $7 million. Just imagine stumbling upon one of these cards and making such a lucrative sale! However, it’s crucial to consider the tax implications when selling collectibles like trading cards. The taxation of
Imagine a world where you do not have to work anymore, and you make more than what you are currently earning. That is what an investment can do! Making the right investment choices, aside from helping you save for the rainy day can drive profitability for the future, providing a path to building wealth, achieving
The big picture What’s going on? Heading down to your local crafts store and buying a canvas, some paints, and an easel is one way to invest in art – but not the way… While art owners can’t trade paintings or sculptures like a stock or bond, art is an asset class unto itself. Investors
Going for growth Professional investors often have what’s known as a “style bias”: they tend to favor a certain type of investment over others. That bias may be towards companies that are growing their sales, profits, and stock prices at a rapid rate – or, conversely, towards companies whose overall value, represented by their share
“Alternative investments” is an umbrella term for the group of investments that fall outside of the traditional asset classes such as stocks, bonds, or cash investments. Because these assets are not tied to traditional markets, these assets may be less liquid than traditional assets and may require a longer investment period before any return is
Did you know the second most expensive painting in the world (Interchange by Willem de Kooning) is an abstract artwork? Abstraction in art uses various shapes, forms, and colors to encourage the viewer’s involvement and imagination. You can get an impression of the artist’s vision and emotions, which you can interpret the way you want.