Investing: should you buy art?

Published on : 15 April 20213 min reading time
Currently, many investors are entering the art world. In order to make considerable profits, they insist on the criteria and elements necessary to know before the investment. How to invest in the purchase of art? How are the works of art chosen?

How to invest in art?

Given the number of works of art that exist in the world, investments are made a lot. People who have sought to buy works of art in markets or auctions are particularly investors. Therefore, many people, specialists have embarked on the purchase of art to invest.

First of all, 2 elements are essential before buying a work of art. Thus, you only buy a work of art if you like it and if you have the necessary budget to buy it. As in the latter case, the financial value is very important at the time of purchase. The choices are therefore decisive because with time you have to study the increase in its value in order to invest it. The risks are therefore numerous for the investment.

Then, we invest in a work of art if it pleases your eyes. That is to say, it suits you emotionally by its colors, forms and its aspect. It has a sentimental value that gives you happiness.

The choices of the work of art

Several elements are necessary in the choice and purchase of art to invest. First of all, it is necessary to know the former owner of the work. Then, it is necessary to know the authenticity of the art as the signature of the author for example as well as its identification. Also, think about identifying the styles that suit you i.e., that gives you satisfaction just by looking. And finally, select the types of artwork that will yield the best return on investment. For example, try to get contemporary works that are more accessible and sell at higher prices.

Ancillary costs for works of art

A work of art increases in value over the years. After purchasing art to invest, it is necessary to remember that there are other costs involved. For example, conservation costs, insurance costs and maintenance. Then, think also of the commissions for the experts taken by the investor or individual at the time of the auctions. Therefore, it is not enough to buy works of art in several quantities but to make the right choices in order to determine the work of art that is most profitable.

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