A Niche in Investment Artwork


by David Tatham

The painting you've long wished to own is up for sale, make the most of this opportunity. Even if it is only a passion, collecting paintings can usually be an irrational and emotional roller coaster, nevertheless, it is not easy to stop the avid collector when these artworks begin yielding high capital gains. This is not surprising, as it is the niche market of Investment Art.

All around the world people are investing in art and expecting good returns in the future, although if critics are to be believed ornamental pieces won't bring much profit, the market is so opaque and everybody would really like a large part of the profit for themselves. Nonetheless, buyers have a completely different outlook, for them Investment Artwork is a brand new enviornment of edifying belongings and higher capital gains.

Before you actually become an investor, regular visits to galleries and museums will help facilitate in a better understanding on why and how the market works. Equally, knowing about the artist, researching artwork movements and styles are additionally keys to sensible investment.

By looking at trends it's no wonder that traders will purchase some paintings purely for business gratification and will hire smart buyers (who perceive and differentiate an oil canvas from a giclée in order to own original and eloquent pieces of art.

Great artwork lovers will certainly profit as their collectible objects turn into rare masterpieces which may be worth millions, though the choice to sell their property for pure capital gains for a dedicated art lover isn't always going to be a straightforward affair.

The returns are often long term, mostly on the other side of a decade. The artwork should be carefully purchased from a well known gallery or specialist dealer, be cautious of purchasing from unknown individuals promising all manner of claims, and equally from large franchise galleries who will solely be excited about promoting the work they are given and allowed to sell.

Look into the artist's background and see what achievements he or she has made. It's merely not ok to be told that the artist's work is selling very well this season and they could possibly be invaluable in time to come, this means absolutely nothing, and the usual result is that they either fall out of trend or are dropped by the publishers and fall into obscurity leaving their work of very little value. So it is important from the begining, to concentrate on why you are buying a piece of art. Is it purely for decoration, for investment or a mix of the two elements?

Art from a less renowned artist must be seen with great caution, (chances are that these artists take atleast a few years to be on the centre stage) and it's all the time better to contemplate buying a portray which is within the typical style of the artist as a way to achieve a better return on the investment.

So, Happy Investing, and until you actually sell these artworks, have the benefit of being a proud owner and revel in the beauty of the work.

About the Author

David Tatham, specialist picture dealer for more than quarter of a century, has an extensive knowledge of Lowry's biography. Signed, limited editions and paintings can be viewed and purchased from the website. http://www.lowry.co.uk

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