Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but could they also be her investment portfolio? Jewelry has been seen as a currency since time immemorial. It paid a king’s ransom in the medieval age and is still used as a dowry in some cultures. And if bought smart, it can generate […]
Interest in wine investment has gradually increased along with the number of new wine connoisseurs and collectors –including the young and rich millennials. Moreover, the activity in wine investment has globalized, extending its focus to new emerging markets, most notably China. The fine wine auction market is now quite established […]
Design furniture might not be the most standard way to invest, however, the exploding market has shown that a smart purchase can yield impressive long-term ROI (return of investment). Let’s dive in. As the art market is getting more transparent with platforms such as Mearto, investing in design is gradually becoming […]
The art market is an economic model with more variants than just supply and demand. In this hybrid prediction market, numerous different cultural parameters, people, and institutions determine an artwork’s price. Like money, art has a very small intrinsic value. Human stipulation and declaration create and sustain its commercial value. Understanding […]
Every year the art scene locks its eyes on two delineations: The Hiscox and TEFAF reports. Art insurance company Hiscox releases an annual report presenting the state of the online art market, through the data gathered by ArtTactic, the art market research firm. The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF) presents […]