Tag: Investment
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A Short Collector’s Guide to Provenance, Price, and Pitfalls The secondary art market can feel like a labyrinth. For the seasoned collector, it’s a landscape rich with opportunity — and risk. Unlike buying directly from an artist or gallery, purchasing from the secondary market involves additional layers: historical value, legal clarity, and market psychology. Start…
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Understanding Rarity, Provenance, and Artistic Significance In the art world, value is rarely accidental. A painting’s worth emerges from a layered interplay of history, context, and perception — not just aesthetics. While taste is subjective, collectors who move with confidence typically understand five key drivers of value: 1. Artistic Significance Value begins with impact. Did…